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Grand Seiko SBGW257vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25738mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25772h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGW25730m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
SBGW257$38,000
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Seiko NH34A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$38,000
$445

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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