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Grand Seiko SBGR299vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR29942mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGR29972h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGR299100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGR299$4,300
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
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
9S61
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,300
$1,799

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What people say

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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 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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