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Grand Seiko SLGC001vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGC00143.2mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SLGC00172h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SLGC001100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SLGC001$14,700
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.2mm
41mm
Thickness
15.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SC5
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$14,700
$1,799

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGC001

The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

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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