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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Premier Automatic 40
BreitlingPremier Automatic 40
MSRP $5,600
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
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Breitling Premier Automatic 40

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case and 100m water resistance. The watch is priced from $4,000 on a strap. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 a highly attractive watch with elegant styling.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic 4040mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic 4038h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic 40100m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Premier Automatic 40$5,600
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.36mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
9S85
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$6,200
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