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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900
What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$6,900
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