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Grand Seiko SBGH349vsZelos Artemis

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SBGH349
Grand SeikoSBGH349
MSRP $7,800
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34940mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34955h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SBGH349100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SBGH349$7,800
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Thickness
13mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,800
$1,899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH349

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 "Icefall" is widely praised for its stunning, deeply finished light blue dial, sharp case lines, and lightweight 40mm titanium construction. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its understated, over-engineered finishing and practical yet obsessive build, making it suitable for daily wear and special occasions. The 13mm thickness is noted to work well with the 40mm case size, softened by the titanium material. The watch houses the automatic hi-beat 9S85 movement, offering a 55-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, with accuracy rated at +5 to -3 seconds per day. One reviewer notes that while the five-row bracelet is visually impressive, its clasp lacks micro-adjustability. The Grand Seiko SBGH349 is priced at $7,400 or €8,000. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH349 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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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