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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
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
9F82
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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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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