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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsYema Urban Traveller

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F82
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$1,090

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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.

Yema Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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