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Grand Seiko SBGE285vsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE28541mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
SBGE28572h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
SBGE285100m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
SBGE285$8,900
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
100m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9R66
MT5612-U
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,900
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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