Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a $4,677 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGR261.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGR261 run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGR261 uses the 9S65 and the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

Q: Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

sbgr261g

MSRP $4,900

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

MSRP $223

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGR26139.5mm

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm

Power Reserve

SBGR26172h

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)—

Water Resistance

SBGR26130m

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m

MSRP

SBGR261$4,900

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S65

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

72h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,900

$223

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