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Sinn 1746 PorcelainvsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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1746 Porcelain
Sinn1746 Porcelain
MSRP $5,022
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
What people say

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Sinn 1746 Porcelain

The Sinn 1746 Porcelain is praised for its stunning, flawless matte white lacquered enamel dial, gorgeous hands, and clean, simple two-hand design with a well-placed date window. Owners appreciate its Bauhaus aesthetic and the smooth winding action of the ETA 2892-A2 movement. The 36mm case wears large due to its white dial and thin bezel. Some owners desire minute markers, while others prefer the simpler dial. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 1746 Porcelain highly for its dial finishing and wearability at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1746 Porcelain42mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
1746 Porcelain42h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
1746 Porcelain100m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
1746 Porcelain$5,022
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW 300-1
9S85
Power Reserve
42h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,022
$6,300
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