Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGH349 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 is the cheaper of the two at $4,500, against $7,800 for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a $3,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGH349 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGH349 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGH349 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 runs a automatic caliber (9S85), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGH349vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Grand Seiko SBGH349

sbgh349g

MSRP $7,800

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

the-springfield-173-45mm

MSRP $4,500

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGH34940mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

SBGH34955h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

SBGH349100m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

SBGH349$7,800

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

13mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

46mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9S85

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

55h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,800

$4,500

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