Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Zelos Thresher 44?

At MSRP the Zelos Thresher 44 is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $7,151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Zelos Thresher 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 43.8mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Zelos Thresher 44 is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Grand Seiko SBGH289.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Thresher 44.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGH289 run compared to the Zelos Thresher 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85 and the Zelos Thresher 44 uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGH289vsZelos Thresher 44

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

sbgh289g

MSRP $7,700

Zelos Thresher 44

thresher-44mm-hammered-grey

MSRP $549

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGH28943.8mm

Thresher 4444mm

Power Reserve

SBGH28955h

Thresher 4440h

Water Resistance

SBGH289200m

Thresher 44500m

MSRP

SBGH289$7,700

Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43.8mm

44mm

Thickness

14.7mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

44mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S85

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

55h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,700

$549

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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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Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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