Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $5,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 wears larger at 40.5mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGM245 run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGM245 uses the 9S66 and the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGM245vsHelgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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

Grand Seiko SBGM245

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MSRP $6,100

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGM24540.5mm

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

Power Reserve

SBGM24572h

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

Water Resistance

SBGM245200m

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

MSRP

SBGM245$6,100

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S66

Miyota 6S21

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,100

$299

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