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Maen Manhattan 40vsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$7,700

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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