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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsZelos Artemis

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SBGZ003
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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