Which is cheaper, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

At MSRP the Zelos Salmon (sellita) is the cheaper of the two at $629, against $38,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a $37,371 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Zelos Salmon (sellita) wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Salmon (sellita) or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Zelos Salmon (sellita) is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW257.

What movement does the Zelos Salmon (sellita) run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

Both watches run manual movements — the Zelos Salmon (sellita) uses the ETA/Peseux 7001 and the Grand Seiko SBGW257 uses the Grand Seiko 9S64.

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Zelos Salmon (sellita)vsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Zelos Salmon (sellita)

MSRP $629

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MSRP $38,000

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Salmon (sellita)39mm

SBGW25738mm

Power Reserve

Salmon (sellita)—

SBGW25772h

Water Resistance

Salmon (sellita)50m

SBGW25730m

MSRP

Salmon (sellita)$629

SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Thickness

7.6mm

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

39mm

45.8mm

Lug Width

20mm

19mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Platinum

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Salmon (Sellita)

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA/Peseux 7001

Grand Seiko 9S64

Power Reserve

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$629

$38,000

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