Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGY007 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $8,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGY007 — a $6,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGY007 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGY007 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGY007 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGY007.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGY007 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko SBGY007 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGY007 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko SBGY007 runs a spring drive caliber (9R31), while the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph runs a automatic (ETA 2894 Élaboré).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGY007vsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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

Grand Seiko SBGY007

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MSRP $8,900

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGY00738.5mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

SBGY00772h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

SBGY00730m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

SBGY007$8,900

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Meteorite LE

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9R31

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,900

$2,499

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