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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$7,700

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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 SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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