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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsZelos GT

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
GT40h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
GT100m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
42mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Miyota 9133
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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