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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$1,799

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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