Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGH281 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $6,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a $3,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGH281 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGH281 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGH281 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGH281 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGH281 uses the 9S85 and the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGH281vsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

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MSRP $6,300

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGH28140mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

SBGH28155h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

SBGH281100m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

SBGH281$6,300

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Meteorite LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S85

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

55h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$2,499

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