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Rolex DatejustvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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Datejust
RolexDatejust
MSRP $39,400
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
What people say

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Rolex Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its robust elegance, versatility, and timeless design, with many highlighting the comfort of the Jubilee bracelet and the dynamic appeal of various dial colors. Reviewers consider it a cornerstone of the brand, noting its historical significance and aesthetic variety which allows for a personalized feel suitable for any occasion. Some owners find polished surfaces gather scratches quickly, and servicing is eventually costly, while others consider certain configurations too flashy. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its seamless versatility and robust build, making it a classic choice.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Datejust31mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
Datejust55h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
Datejust100m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
Datejust$39,400
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
31mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Light Green
Black
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2236
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
55h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,400
$2,700
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