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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsYema Flygraf Navigator

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Flygraf Navigator
YemaFlygraf Navigator
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Flygraf Navigator40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Flygraf Navigator40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Flygraf Navigator100m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Flygraf Navigator$1,199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43.8mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$1,199

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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 Flygraf Navigator

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Navigator's value and attractive design. However, community members express concerns regarding quality control and customer service, with one owner advising against purchase due to these issues. The in-house MBP1000 movement is noted as a mix of components, and one owner doubts its long-term reliability. On balance, owners find the Yema Flygraf Navigator a nice-looking watch with good value, but significant concerns exist around quality control and customer service.

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