Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGW257 or the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze?

At MSRP the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,350, against $38,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a $36,650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGW257 or the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze?

The Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGW257 or the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze?

The Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW257.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGW257 or the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze?

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGW257 run compared to the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze?

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 runs a manual caliber (9S64), while the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze runs a mechanical.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGW257vsYema Navygraf FSM Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

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MSRP $38,000

Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze

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MSRP $1,350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGW25738mm

Navygraf FSM Bronze38.5mm

Power Reserve

SBGW25772h

Navygraf FSM Bronze40h

Water Resistance

SBGW25730m

Navygraf FSM Bronze100m

MSRP

SBGW257$38,000

Navygraf FSM Bronze$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9S64

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Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$38,000

$1,350

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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.

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Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze for its wearable 38.5mm bronze case and comfortable, high-quality parachute strap. The in-house YEMA2000 movement is noted as a positive. The watch features a glossy black dial with elongated markers and hands coated in Super-LumiNova, powered by the YEMA2000 calibre with a 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze highly for its comfortable wearability and the quality of its strap and in-house movement.

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