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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsZelos Great White 43

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
14.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
43mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
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
$11,100
$599

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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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