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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsTudor Pelagos

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Pelagos
TudorPelagos
MSRP $6,025

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Pelagos40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Pelagos70h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Pelagos500m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Pelagos$6,025

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
MT5612
Power Reserve
55h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$6,025

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What people say

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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.

Tudor Pelagos

Owners widely praise the Tudor Pelagos for its robust tool-watch aesthetic, titanium case that offers a light and balanced feel, and excellent value. Reviewers highlight its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the fully lumed dial and bezel. The 60-click bezel action is described as lovely, and the self-adjusting clasp provides useful micro-adjustment. Some owners note that the sharp finishing, particularly on the bracelet, can feel cold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its exceptional value and robust dive watch specifications.

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