Grand Seiko SBGE277vsSeiko Prospex LX line
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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.
The Spring Drive movement's accuracy and smooth seconds hand are consistently praised. Reviewers also note the exceptional dial and hand finishing. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.
Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.
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