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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$1,999

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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