Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $5,400 for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a $5,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGM221.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGM221 or the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip).

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGM221 run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGM221 uses the 9S66 and the Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip) uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGM221vsPraesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

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

Grand Seiko SBGM221

sbgm221g

MSRP $5,400

Praesidus A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)

tom-rice-black-bonklip

MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGM22139.5mm

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)38mm

Power Reserve

SBGM22172h

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)40h

Water Resistance

SBGM22130m

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)100m

MSRP

SBGM221$5,400

A-11 Tom Rice (Black - Bonklip)$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Black - Bonklip

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S66

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,400

$299

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