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Grand Seiko SBGM221vsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400
Thresher 41 GMT
ZelosThresher 41 GMT
MSRP $729

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM22139.5mm
Thresher 41 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
SBGM22172h
Thresher 41 GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGM22130m
Thresher 41 GMT200m
MSRP
SBGM221$5,400
Thresher 41 GMT$729

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$729

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

Zelos Thresher 41 GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative design, titanium construction, and excellent lume. Some find the worldtimer bezel busy and the GMT function less easy to read, while others note the double Mother of Pearl dial's dynamic color shifts can be reflective in direct sun. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment and allows for independent GMT use. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT highly for its unique titanium build and striking dial at its price point.

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