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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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