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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGZ003
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,799

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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