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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsSpinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Hull Titanium Bronze
SpinnakerHull Titanium Bronze
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Hull Titanium Bronze42mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Hull Titanium Bronze40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Hull Titanium Bronze100m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Hull Titanium Bronze$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

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.

Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze

The Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze is a sold-out limited edition that has garnered significant interest, with one owner noting its titanium case stands out with a white strap. Owners are split on the watch's value, with one finding it a good purchase at $125 and another questioning the strap's suitability for its 100M water resistance. Some reviewers flag the VK73 movement's limited 60-minute chronograph and a big date window obscured by the chronograph hand, while others praise the handsome design with a textured sandwich dial and comfortable wearability. Lume is described as non-existent by one source. Overall, owners and reviewers are divided on the Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze, with praise for its design and wearability tempered by criticism of its movement execution and strap.

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