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Grand Seiko SBGC253vsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGC253
Grand SeikoSBGC253
MSRP $13,200
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGC25344.5mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGC25372h
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGC253200m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
SBGC253$13,200
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
44mm
Thickness
16.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R86
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,200
$399

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGC253

The Grand Seiko SBGC253 is praised for its substantial yet surprisingly light feel due to high-intensity titanium, a captivating dial with polished accents, and an exceptionally smooth chronograph action. Its dual-color lume is noted as visually striking, though its distinction fades in low light, and the exceptional anti-reflective coating makes the sapphire crystal nearly disappear. Some find the pushers unappealing and the dial's asymmetry with an off-center logo unconvincing, though others praise its gorgeous case shape and consider it a beautiful showcase of Grand Seiko's capabilities. One owner swapped to a leather strap for enhanced comfort and aesthetics. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGC253 highly for its unique case material and smooth chronograph execution, despite some polarizing design elements.

Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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