Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $5,400 for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a $2,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGM221.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGM221 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGM221 uses the 9S66 and the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGM221vsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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

Grand Seiko SBGM221

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MSRP $5,400

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGM22139.5mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

SBGM22172h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

SBGM22130m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

SBGM221$5,400

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

9S66

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,400

$2,499

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