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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsLongines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE
LonginesLEGEND DIVER BRONZE
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE42mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE72h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE300m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE$3,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
52.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
55h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$3,550

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

The Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE is widely praised for its striking green fumé dial and heritage design, with reviewers noting its value and the thoughtful inclusion of a hypoallergenic titanium caseback. Owners find the watch comfortable and stylish, appreciating its retro styling and internal rotating bezel. However, some owners report that the bronze case patinas slowly, developing a muted darkening, and that the lume is not strong. A few owners also find the long lugs make it too large for smaller wrists, and one notes the clasp is a scratch magnet and the bracelet lacks end links. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE highly for its captivating dial and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

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