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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9F62
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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