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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
38mm
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 Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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