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Grand Seiko SBGE285vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE28541mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGE28572h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGE285100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
SBGE285$8,900
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Dollar Diver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
SII NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,900
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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