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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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

SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9S66
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$6,900
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