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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsTudor Pelagos FXD

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Pelagos FXD
TudorPelagos FXD
MSRP $5,025

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Pelagos FXD42mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Pelagos FXD70h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Pelagos FXD200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Pelagos FXD$5,025

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Satin

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
MT5602
Power Reserve
55h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$5,025

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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 FXD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tudor Pelagos FXD for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build, excellent legibility underwater, and robust, functional design inspired by military specifications. Its amazing lume, tactile bezel, and quick strap changes are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a versatile and reliable tool watch for everyday wear. Some owners note the fixed strap bars and hook-and-loop strap can be less practical for certain clothing, and one review mentions concerns about the longevity of the carbon composite case variant. Accuracy figures range, with some reporting COSC-certified precision while others note less consistent timekeeping requiring frequent servicing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos FXD highly for its ruggedness, historical connection, and purposeful design at its price point.

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