Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $31,200 for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a $30,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 wears larger at 40mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 11.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko STGK003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish 3.

What movement does the Grand Seiko STGK003 run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko STGK003 uses the 9S27 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Grand Seiko STGK003vsZelos Swordfish 3

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

Grand Seiko STGK003

stgk003j

MSRP $31,200

Zelos Swordfish 3

swordfish-40mm-ss-coal

MSRP $399

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

STGK00328.7mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

STGK00350h

Swordfish 340h

Water Resistance

STGK003100m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

STGK003$31,200

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S27

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$31,200

$399

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