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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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