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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

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
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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