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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
44mm
Thickness
10mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
52mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$559

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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