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Boldr Globetrotter GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

Grand Seiko SBGJ249

Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Globetrotter GMT40mm
SBGJ24939.5mm
Power Reserve
Globetrotter GMT
SBGJ24955h
Water Resistance
Globetrotter GMT200m
SBGJ24930m
MSRP
Globetrotter GMT$469
SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
GMT Banff
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
9S86
Power Reserve
0h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$7,700
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