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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsZelos Great White 43

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$599

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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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