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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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