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Bremont SupernovavsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Supernova
BremontSupernova
MSRP $8,250
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supernova41mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Supernova40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Supernova100m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Supernova$8,250
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Chronograph Bracelet
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,250
$7,700

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What people say

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Bremont Supernova

The Bremont Supernova is praised for its new ENG375 movement, big date, and power reserve indicator, with its 40mm steel case featuring mixed finishing and an integrated bracelet. Owners note good but not great lume, well-balanced proportions, and a premium feel for its price, despite a 173-gram weight. Some community members find the design derivative and the £8,000 price tag overly optimistic, with mixed views on the date window and crown guard. The proprietary Trip-Tick case construction offers shock protection, and the movement provides a 65-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the integrated bracelet and proprietary movement as key strengths of the Bremont Supernova.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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