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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsTAG Heuer Carrera Day Date

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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date for its superb finishing, classy and sporty design, and versatility, noting it looks stunning on both steel and leather bands. The sunray dials are described as beautiful, and the watch wears very well. One owner noted a quirk with the day wheel cycling through French before returning to English. The 38-hour power reserve is considered too low by some, and the bracelet quality is disappointing for the price, lacking micro-adjustments. The TH31-02 movement, while not COSC certified, generally runs accurately, with some noting an 80-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date highly for its versatile wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Carrera Day Date41mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Carrera Day Date80h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Carrera Day Date100m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Carrera Day Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Mechanical
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
21.5mm
Finish
LEATHER
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Grand Seiko 9S85
TAG Heuer TH31-02
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
55h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$4,250
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