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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsYema Diver

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Diver200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$990

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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