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Grand Seiko SBGA413vsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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SBGA413
Grand SeikoSBGA413
MSRP $7,200
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA41340mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
SBGA41372h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
SBGA413100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
SBGA413$7,200
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Sellita SW288
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,200
$949

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA413

Grand Seiko SBGA413 owners and reviewers widely praise its captivating dial, particularly its subtle artistry, and the mesmerizing Spring Drive movement's reliability and unparalleled mechanical accuracy, with some noting their Spring Drive watches run within half a second per day. The 40mm titanium case, featuring intricate geometries and a satin brush finish, is also highlighted, as are the Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Legibility is considered excellent, even with silver hands on the pink dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA413 highly for its beautiful dial and the Spring Drive movement's accuracy and refinement.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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