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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsZelos Eagle 2

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F82
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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