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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S65
9039
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$665

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What people say

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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.

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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