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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$1,799

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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 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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