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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsYema Urban Traveller

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
33mm
39mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
Lug Width
15mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F51
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,090

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

Yema Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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