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Grand Seiko SBGD202vsZelos Artemis

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SBGD202
Grand SeikoSBGD202
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20243mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD202192h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SBGD202100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SBGD202
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Gold
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD202

The Grand Seiko SBGD202 is widely lauded for its mesmerizing "Starlight" or "stardust" dial, achieved through a new plating and painting technique, and its exceptional craftsmanship, which reviewers compare favorably to high-end Swiss and German brands. The manual-wind Caliber 9R01 Spring Drive movement offers an 8-day power reserve and impressive accuracy up to 0.5 seconds per day, with an independent hour hand setting. However, some owners find the movement finishing on the display back to be plain. The SBGD202 is priced at 52,800 Euros. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGD202 is a highly beautiful three-hand watch, with its dial and movement accuracy being the primary reasons for its acclaim.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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