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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsYema Diver

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SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
Diver200m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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