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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
35mm
Thickness
10mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9F62
6R51
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$1,900
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