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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsTudor Black Bay Pro

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Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

Tudor Black Bay Pro

The Tudor Black Bay Pro is praised for its handsome design, high-quality finishing, and 200-meter water resistance. Reviewers note its 39mm case size contributes to comfortable wear, though its 14.6mm thickness is considered substantial due to case design and movement height, giving it a satisfyingly chunky sport watch presence. Some find the three snowflake hands a minor aesthetic quibble. On balance, reviewers consider the Tudor Black Bay Pro a nice watch for enthusiasts at an attractive price point, appreciating its fixed steel bezel and contrasting date wheel.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Black Bay Pro's GMT bezel action is crisp and precise. However, its 14.6mm thickness is noted by multiple reviewers as a potential concern for wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
Black Bay Pro39mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
Black Bay Pro70h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
Black Bay Pro200m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
Black Bay Pro$5,075

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Grand Seiko 9S86
Tudor MT5652
Power Reserve
55h
70h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$5,075
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