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Grand Seiko SBGA211vsZelos Great White 43

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SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA21141mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBGA21172h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBGA211100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBGA211$6,900
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$599

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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