Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $3,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 wears larger at 40.5mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 11.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGM245 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGM245 uses the 9S66 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGM245vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Grand Seiko SBGM245

sbgm245g

MSRP $6,100

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGM24540.5mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

SBGM24572h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

SBGM245200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

SBGM245$6,100

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

9S66

L592.5

Power Reserve

72h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,100

$2,500

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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