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Grand Seiko SBGJ249vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ24939.5mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ24955h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGJ24930m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGJ249$7,700
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
44mm
Thickness
14.1mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
52mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$559

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGJ249

Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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