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Dan Henry 1963vsGrand Seiko SBGX261

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1963
Dan Henry1963
MSRP $380
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
What people say

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Dan Henry 1963

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1963 for its attractive vintage aviation look, precise dial printing, sunken sub-dials, sandwich dial construction, domed crystal, and well-executed case finishing, all at an astonishing price point. The chronograph button action is described as satisfying, and the 40mm size is noted as easy to read and versatile. However, some owners found the stock strap disappointing and replaced it. The lume is described as terrible, and the 12-click bezel could offer better resistance. Opinions are mixed on the perceived case quality, with some finding it cheap and lacking a "solid" feel, while others appreciate its mixed finish and slimmer profile. Some question the utility of the 24-hour sub-dial chronograph movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1963 highly for its exceptional value and vintage aesthetic.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196342.5mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
196340h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
1963
SBGX261100m
MSRP
1963$380
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
37mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Pepsi
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F62

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$2,700
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