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Grand Seiko SBGA375vsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA375

Grand Seiko SBGA375 owners praise its classic, subtle design and the engineering of its Spring Drive movement, with one noting it "does not fail to deliver what they are known for." The dial offers good legibility, with polished side bevels on the hour markers catching light well. However, one owner scuffed the bezel within a week, and another questioned if a lug was missing. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA375 highly for its refined design and movement engineering, signaling discerning taste.

From video reviewers

The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep is a key strength. The bracelet's taper and clasp were cited as areas for improvement.

Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA37540mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
SBGA37572h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
SBGA375100m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
SBGA375$5,600
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9R65
9S61
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$4,300
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