Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGX355 or the Zelos Great White 43?

At MSRP the Zelos Great White 43 is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $4,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGX355 — a $3,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGX355 or the Zelos Great White 43?

The Zelos Great White 43 wears larger at 43mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SBGX355 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGX355 or the Zelos Great White 43?

The Zelos Great White 43 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGX355.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGX355 run compared to the Zelos Great White 43?

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 runs a quartz caliber (9F62), while the Zelos Great White 43 runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGX355vsZelos Great White 43

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Grand Seiko SBGX355

sbgx355g

MSRP $4,100

Zelos Great White 43

great-white-43mm-dlc-blue-meteorite

MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGX35537mm

Great White 4343mm

Power Reserve

SBGX35540h

Great White 4340h

Water Resistance

SBGX355100m

Great White 43300m

MSRP

SBGX355$4,100

Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9F62

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,100

$599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

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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