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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsWilliam Wood Fearless

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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