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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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