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Seestern S446 GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S446 GMT39.5mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
S446 GMT41hh
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
S446 GMT100m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
S446 GMT$299
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A GMT
9S65
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41hh
72h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$4,900

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What people say

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Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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.

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