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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsYema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
YemaMeangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
MSRP $2,790

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition$2,790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43.8mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
2023

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$2,790

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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.

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

Owners praise the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its 70s racing chronograph aesthetic and comfortable wearability. Some owners find the VK64 movement's 24-hour subdial impractical. On balance, owners appreciate the Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its distinctive vintage design.

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