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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
SBGZ003
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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