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Grand Seiko SBGW291vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW29136.5mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGW29172h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGW291100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGW291$5,300
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36.5mm
44mm
Thickness
11.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.7mm
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$559

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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