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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
LONGINES TUXEDO
LonginesLONGINES TUXEDO
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
LONGINES TUXEDO40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
LONGINES TUXEDO54h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
LONGINES TUXEDO30m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
L895.5
Power Reserve
55h
54h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$3,900

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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.

LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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