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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$1,999

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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.

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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