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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R66
9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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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