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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9S66
9S65

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$4,900

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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