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Grand Seiko SBGR321vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGR321
Grand SeikoSBGR321
MSRP $5,200
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR32140mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGR32172h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGR321100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGR321$5,200
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
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

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR321

Grand Seiko SBGR321 owners and reviewers widely praise its attractive design, compelling dimensions, and robust movement. The watch features sharp case lines with contrasting brushing and polishing, a 40mm steel case that provides presence without bulk, and 100m water resistance. Its sunburst blue dial, inspired by the dawn sky over Mount Iwate, showcases Grand Seiko's signature finishing on applied markers and hands, with a red-tipped seconds hand. The 9S65 automatic movement is noted for its precision, running within specifications, with one source reporting a +5 to -3 seconds a day rate and a 3-day power reserve. A blue rotor with a crimson rim, also inspired by Mount Iwate, is visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGR321 highly for its exceptional finishing and compelling blue dial design at its price point.

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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