Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGA469 or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $5,600 for the Grand Seiko SBGA469 — a $5,362 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGA469 or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGA469 or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGA469.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGA469 run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 runs a spring drive caliber (9R65), while the Sheffield 1A 38 runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Grand Seiko SBGA469vsSheffield 1A 38

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Grand Seiko SBGA469

sbga469g

MSRP $5,600

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGA46941mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

SBGA46972h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

SBGA469100m

1A 38200m

MSRP

SBGA469$5,600

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9R65

Seiko NH35

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,600

$238

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