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Grand Seiko SBGW257vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25738mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25772h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGW25730m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGW257$38,000
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S64
9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$38,000
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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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