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Grand Seiko SBGH281vsYema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

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SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
YemaMeangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
MSRP $2,790

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28140mm
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28155h
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
SBGH281100m
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBGH281$6,300
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition$2,790

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
2023

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,790

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

Owners praise the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its 70s racing chronograph aesthetic and comfortable wearability. Some owners find the VK64 movement's 24-hour subdial impractical. On balance, owners appreciate the Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its distinctive vintage design.

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