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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
33mm
Thickness
10mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
15mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F62
9F51

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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