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Grand Seiko SBGR299vsZelos Swordfish 3

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SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR29942mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
SBGR29972h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
SBGR299100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
SBGR299$4,300
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S61
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,300
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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