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Henry Archer Verden GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Verden GMT
Henry ArcherVerden GMT
MSRP $5,199
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Verden GMT39mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Verden GMT40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Verden GMT200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Verden GMT$5,199
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.95mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Sienna
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,199
$4,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Verden GMT

Owners widely praise the excellent build quality and overall positive ownership experience of the Henry Archer Verden GMT. One owner specifically appreciates the Aventurine dial and white colorway. However, a reviewer notes a desire for a more differentiated bezel design across models, finding the current brushed flat bezel similar to other watches. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Verden GMT highly for its build quality and aesthetic appeal.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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