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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPMvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Jeep Willys SSGPM
MarathonJeep Willys SSGPM
MSRP $780
SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
What people say

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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM is praised for its handsome, retro design and attractive, clean dials with great hands. Owners note the case is nicely shaped and offers good value at $650 USD. However, some find the lugs extend far on smaller wrists, and the corporate Jeep logo detracts from the dial's appeal for some. The leather strap may need replacement with regular wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM highly for its retro design and value, despite some reservations about the Jeep branding and strap.

Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jeep Willys SSGPM41mm
SBGA29340.2mm
Power Reserve
Jeep Willys SSGPM40h
SBGA29372h
Water Resistance
Jeep Willys SSGPM30m
SBGA293100m
MSRP
Jeep Willys SSGPM$780
SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1 (hand-wind)
9R65
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$780
$5,200
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