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Grand Seiko SBGH281vsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Skipper

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SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
Carrera Chronograph Skipper
TAG HeuerCarrera Chronograph Skipper
MSRP $7,550
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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28140mm
Carrera Chronograph Skipper39mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28155h
Carrera Chronograph Skipper80h
Water Resistance
SBGH281100m
Carrera Chronograph Skipper100m
MSRP
SBGH281$6,300
Carrera Chronograph Skipper$7,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
—
Lug Width
19mm
20.7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Caseback
Solid
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Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
—
AR Coating
Yes
—
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
—

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S85
TH20-06
Power Reserve
55h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$7,550
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