Grand Seiko SBGH289vsSeagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving 44mm
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Measurements
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SBGH289

Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving 44mm
Diameter
43.8mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
lowest
Thickness
14.7mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
55h
n/a
MSRP
$7,700
$609
lowest
Movement
Grand Seiko 9S85
ST2100
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Grand Seiko SBGH289 owners and reviewers praise its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the smooth sweep of its Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. The watch's steel case is noted for its comfortable wearability despite its 43.8mm size, and it features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance. Accuracy is reported within +8/-1 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH289 highly for its blend of legibility, comfortable wear, and the precise, smooth-sweeping high-beat movement.
Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving Watch 44mm for its overall quality and fit, with one owner finding it comparable to a Movado Series 800 and another considering it superior to some more popular brands. The bracelet is frequently highlighted as very nice and flexible, featuring brushed center links with polished outer links. The watch's sunburst dial is described as beautiful, and the domed, lumed bezel is a desirable feature, though its lume is noted as weak by one owner. The 44mm case wears large, as its dimensions suggest, and some owners find it fits well on their wrists. The 60-click unidirectional bezel is noted as a minor quirk, and one owner reports difficulty rotating it due to shallow grooves and gaps at cardinal points. The sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating.
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