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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S85
9039
Power Reserve
55h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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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