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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,300
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.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition is widely praised for its light and thin wearability, with owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm size and titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent lume application, clear and legible dial, and subtle gold accents. The watch offers automatic GPS time adjustment for global time and location updates, a perpetual calendar, and a six-month power reserve, eliminating battery changes. Some owners, however, find its dial too shiny for maximum versatility and note that its size wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it less of a daily driver for some. A minor point of contention for some is the chapter ring alignment, which was noted as slightly imperfect. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition highly for its blend of high-tech functionality, comfortable wearability, and attractive design.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition41.2mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition$2,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
41.2mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$2,300
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