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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsZelos Swordfish 3

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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