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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$1,799

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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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