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Grand Seiko SBGH281vsVortic Watch Company Chicago 117

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SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
Chicago 117
Vortic Watch CompanyChicago 117
MSRP $4,800

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28140mm
Chicago 11745mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28155h
Chicago 11740h
Water Resistance
SBGH281100m
Chicago 117100m
MSRP
SBGH281$6,300
Chicago 117$4,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Elgin
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$4,800

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