Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $5,400 for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a $4,980 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGM221.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24 and the Grand Seiko SBGM221 uses the 9S66.

Side by side

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

Grand Seiko SBGM221

sbgm221g

MSRP $5,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

SBGM22139.5mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

SBGM22172h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

SBGM22130m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

F6B24

9S66

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$5,400

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