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Resco Custom C9: DLC Gen2, Stealth UDT dialvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Resco Custom C9: DLC Gen2, Stealth UDT dial

Owners widely praise the Resco's dial details, such as small 0.2-second indices and a trident second hand, along with its versatile, strongly cased, traditional diver look. Some owners note the bezel requires breaking in, and one experienced a significant financial loss on a return. Warranty repairs must be sent to the US. Overall, owners rate Resco highly for its distinctive dial elements and robust build, despite concerns about value and repair logistics.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Custom C9: DLC Gen2, Stealth UDT dial42mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Custom C9: DLC Gen2, Stealth UDT dial
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Custom C9: DLC Gen2, Stealth UDT dial300m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Custom C9: DLC Gen2, Stealth UDT dial$2,155
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9S65
Power Reserve
0h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,155
$4,900
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