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DOXA SUB 750TvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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What people say

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DOXA SUB 750T

The DOXA SUB 750T is widely praised for its significantly slimmer 11.95mm thickness on a 45mm case, which reviewers and owners agree makes the barrel-shaped dive watch surprisingly wearable and comfortable. Its Sellita SW300 movement provides a 56-hour power reserve, and the watch retains a 750-meter water resistance rating. Some owners find the watch expensive and its dial cluttered, while others appreciate its unique design and inner bezel markings. The integrated beads-of-rice bracelet receives mixed feedback, with some finding it comfortable and others desiring more tapering. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 750T highly for its improved wearability due to its slim profile at a substantial 45mm size.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SUB 750T47mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
SUB 750T56h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
SUB 750T750m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
SUB 750T$2,790
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
47mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
51mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
750m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Divingstar
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
56h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,790
$7,700
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