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Grand Seiko SBGA211vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA21141mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGA21172h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGA211100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGA211$6,900
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$1,799

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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