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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
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
9F62
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$1,799

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What people say

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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.

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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