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Grand Seiko SBGJ237vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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SBGJ237
Grand SeikoSBGJ237
MSRP $7,600
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ23744.2mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ23755h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
SBGJ237200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
SBGJ237$7,600
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44.2mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.6mm
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,600
$399

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGJ237

Grand Seiko SBGJ237 owners and reviewers praise its impeccable finishing, Hi-Beat 36,000vph movement, and functional GMT complication. The watch is noted for its good value at €7,000, featuring a stainless steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and a sapphire bezel with a day/night indicator. Reviewers highlight the lovely lume and the bezel's vintage-inspired, asymmetric color split, which uses LumiBrite for low-light legibility. The 9S86 Hi-Beat movement offers impressive accuracy of -5 to +3 seconds per day and a 55-hour power reserve. The SBGJ237 boasts 200-meter water resistance. However, the 44.2mm case size, measuring 14.4mm thick, may require slightly larger wrists, and its elevated crystal and less prominent bezel contribute to a thickness that might feel less substantial in person. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGJ237 for its combination of finishing, movement technology, and GMT functionality at its price point.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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