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Duxot TortugavsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
51mm
Finish
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Grand Seiko 9S85
Power Reserve
42h
55h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$7,700
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