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Fears Jubilee EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9S86
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$7,700

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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