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Grand Seiko SBGR261
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Grand Seiko SBGR261

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Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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Case
39.5mm
Power Reserve
72h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
30m
Crystal
Sapphire + AR
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter39.5mm
Thickness13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug46.9mm
Lug Width19mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance30m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
AR CoatingYes
04

Movement

Caliber
9S65
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve72 hours
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsDauphine
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
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