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Pook Watches 1938vsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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1938
Pook Watches1938
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193838.5mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
193842h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
1938100m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
1938—
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
—
Black
Lume
Swiss Luminous
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
9S85
Power Reserve
42h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$6,300
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