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Grand Seiko SBGP007vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00740mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00740h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGP007100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGP007$3,900
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9F85
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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