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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
51mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F82
Seagull ST1908
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$550

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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