Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 is the cheaper of the two at $4,900, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $1,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 40.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGM245 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 runs a automatic caliber (9S66), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGM245vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 174

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

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

the-springfield-174-45mm

MSRP $4,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGM24540.5mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

SBGM24572h

Springfield 17440h

Water Resistance

SBGM245200m

Springfield 174100m

MSRP

SBGM245$6,100

Springfield 174$4,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9S66

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,100

$4,900

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