Grand Seiko SBGH289vsSeagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving 44mm
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Measurements
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SBGH289
Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving 44mm
Diameter
43.8mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50.4mm
lowest
Thickness
14.7mm
13.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
55h
n/a
MSRP
$7,700
$641
lowest
Movement
Grand Seiko 9S85
Seagull ST2130
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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 Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm for its excellent build quality and finishing, noting smooth bezel and crown action, perfectly aligned markings, and outstanding hands and markers. The metallic wave pattern and blue to black gradient sunburst dial are frequently highlighted as beautiful and appealing features. One owner reports accuracy of +5 seconds per day. The watch's 44mm size is noted as a quirk, and one owner questions its price relative to alternatives, though another found it to be a good value at $150. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm highly for its striking dial and excellent finishing at its price point.
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