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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGD201
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R01
9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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