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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Premier Automatic Day Date 40
BreitlingPremier Automatic Day Date 40
MSRP $5,950
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
What people say

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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Owners praise the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 for its refined, timeless design and good value. The anthracite dial is noted as a specific attractive feature. Some owners expressed a preference for an in-house caliber over the Breitling 45 movement. On balance, owners view the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 positively, appreciating its understated elegance and value proposition.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic Day Date 4040mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic Day Date 4038h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic Day Date 40100m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Premier Automatic Day Date 40$5,950
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.41mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
9S85
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$6,200
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