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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Field III GMT
Gruppo GammaField III GMT
MSRP $459

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Field III GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Field III GMT41h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Field III GMT200m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Field III GMT$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
55h
41h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT

Owners praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT for its look and value, with specific mentions of its sandwich dial and comfortable OEM straps. One owner notes incredible quality for the price across their Gruppo Gamma watches. The watch features a 40mm brushed stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH34A movement with a 41-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of -20~+40 s/day. Some find the lack of a date window a drawback for a GMT, and question its differentiation from other NH34-powered watches. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT to be a good value with quality construction for its price point.

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