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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGN027

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700
What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
SBGN02739mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
SBGN02740h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
SBGN027200m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
SBGN027$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
9.1mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
15mm
19mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
9F86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$3,700
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