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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
51mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$350

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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 Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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