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Grand Seiko SBGR299vsZelos Eagle 2

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SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR29942mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
SBGR29972h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
SBGR299100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
SBGR299$4,300
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S61
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,300
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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