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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
Explorer—
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
—
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46.2mm
Lug Width
—
19mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
9S85
Power Reserve
39h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$6,300
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