Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGX261vsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F62
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$199

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Grand Seiko SBGX261 vs Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.