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Grand Seiko SBGN027vsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700
Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGN02739mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
SBGN02740h
Hass Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGN027200m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
SBGN027$3,700
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12.3mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Flying Dutchman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F86
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$445

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

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