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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$1,799

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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 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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