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Grand Seiko SBGE285vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE28541mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGE28572h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGE285100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGE285$8,900
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
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
9R66
9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,900
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE285

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is widely praised for its textured dial, high-intensity titanium case with Zaratsu polishing, and Evolution 9 design, which reviewers consider epitomizes modern Grand Seiko. Owners and reviewers highlight its refined yet sporty appearance and lightweight titanium construction, noting it wears smaller than its 41mm dimensions. The 9R66 Spring Drive movement is lauded for its precision, with accuracy reported at ±1 second per day. One owner notes the watch head shows no wear and there are no scratches on the back of the lugs, indicating excellent overall condition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE285 highly for its blend of sophisticated finishing, comfortable wearability, and precise Spring Drive GMT functionality.

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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