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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsZelos Spearfish GMT

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43.8mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$999

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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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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