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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
33mm
39mm
Thickness
9.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F51
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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