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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsZelos Spearfish 3

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$749

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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