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Grand Seiko STGF359vsZelos Great White 43

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STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
STGF35928.9mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
STGF35940h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
STGF359100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
STGF359$2,600
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
28.9mm
43mm
Thickness
8.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
35.4mm
43mm
Lug Width
14mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4J52
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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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