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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsZelos Great White 43

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
9.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$599

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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