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Grand Seiko SBGY002vsZelos Artemis

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SBGY002
Grand SeikoSBGY002
MSRP $30,000
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY00238.5mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SBGY00272h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SBGY00230m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SBGY002$30,000
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
Gold
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30,000
$1,899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY002

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGY002 for its impeccable design, finishing, and attention to detail, highlighting its slender 38.5mm case and thin profile for comfortable wear. The Spring Drive movement, calibre 9R31, is noted for its accuracy within one second per day and a 72-hour power reserve, with one owner appreciating the movement's finishing and the watch's overall class and simplicity, preferring the power reserve indicator on the case back. The Snowflake dial's appearance changes with light, often appearing less yellow than expected, and a matte blue strap can make the SBGY002 more casual for daily wear, complementing the seconds hand. The Grand Seiko SBGY002 is considered a home run for its combination of iconic dial and dress case, though its yellow gold construction and price point position it differently than steel alternatives.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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