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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$1,799

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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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