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Grand Seiko SBGP015vsZelos Vitesse

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SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP01540mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
SBGP01540h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
SBGP015200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
SBGP015$3,800
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gulf

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,800
$1,499

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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