Which is cheaper, the Corniche Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGX261?

At MSRP the Corniche Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGX261 — a $2,275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Corniche Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGX261?

The Corniche Chronograph wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SBGX261 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Corniche Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGX261?

The Grand Seiko SBGX261 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Corniche Chronograph.

What movement does the Corniche Chronograph run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGX261?

The Corniche Chronograph runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Grand Seiko SBGX261 runs a quartz (9F62).

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Corniche ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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Corniche Chronograph

MSRP $425

Grand Seiko SBGX261

sbgx261g

MSRP $2,700

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronograph39mm

SBGX26137mm

Power Reserve

Chronograph—

SBGX26140h

Water Resistance

Chronograph50m

SBGX261100m

MSRP

Chronograph$425

SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

9F62

Type

Mecaquartz

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$2,700

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