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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.4mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9S66
9S61

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$4,300

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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 SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

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