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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9S66
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$3,550

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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