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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsZelos Great White 43

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$599

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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