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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsZelos Thresher 44

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F82
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$549

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What people say

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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