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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
SBGD201
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,999

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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