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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsSpinnaker Hull

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Hull100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
33mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
15mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F51
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159

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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 Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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