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Grand Seiko SBGJ249
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Grand Seiko · Sport

Grand Seiko SBGJ249

GMT

$7,700
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Case

Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
Lug-to-lug
46.9mm
Lug width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
30m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Grand Seiko 9S86
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
55h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
gmt
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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SBGJ249 collection · 13 watches

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SBGE25340.5mm
SBGE277
SBGE27744mm
SBGE285
SBGE28541mm
SBGE307
SBGE30744.5mm
SBGH289
SBGH28943.8mm
SBGJ237
SBGJ23744.2mm
SBGJ259
SBGJ25940mm
SBGN027
SBGN02739mm
SBGP015
SBGP01540mm
SBGV245
SBGV24540mm

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

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