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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
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 SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
15mm
19mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$2,700
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