Which is cheaper, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

At MSRP the Depancel PISTA 24 is the cheaper of the two at $574, against $7,800 for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a $7,226 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Depancel PISTA 24 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Depancel PISTA 24.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel PISTA 24.

What movement does the Depancel PISTA 24 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel PISTA 24 uses the Miyota 9132 and the Grand Seiko SBGH349 uses the 9S85.

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Depancel PISTA 24vsGrand Seiko SBGH349

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Depancel PISTA 24

pista-24-motul-edition

MSRP $574

Grand Seiko SBGH349

sbgh349g

MSRP $7,800

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PISTA 2442mm

SBGH34940mm

Power Reserve

PISTA 2440h

SBGH34955h

Water Resistance

PISTA 2450m

SBGH349100m

MSRP

PISTA 24$574

SBGH349$7,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9132

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$7,800

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