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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
44mm
Thickness
10mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$239

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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