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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Moonphase
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$949

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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