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Pook Watches Ilmari40vsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Ilmari40
Pook WatchesIlmari40
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ilmari4040mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
Ilmari4038h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
Ilmari40100m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
Ilmari40—
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
—
Dress
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
9S85
Power Reserve
38h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$6,300
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