Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGW003 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $11,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a $9,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGW003 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 38.6mm for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a 2.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SLGW003 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SLGW003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGW003 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGW003 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 runs a manual caliber (9SA4), while the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph runs a automatic (ETA 2894 Élaboré).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SLGW003vsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

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MSRP $11,600

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGW00338.6mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

SLGW00380h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

SLGW00330m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

SLGW003$11,600

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Meteorite LE

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9SA4

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$11,600

$2,499

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