Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGR299 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGR299 is the cheaper of the two at $4,300, against $4,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGR299 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Grand Seiko SBGR299 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGR299 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SBGR299 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGR299 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SBGR299 runs a automatic caliber (9S61), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGR299vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Grand Seiko SBGR299

sbgr299g

MSRP $4,300

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

the-springfield-173-45mm

MSRP $4,500

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGR29942mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

SBGR29972h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

SBGR299100m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

SBGR299$4,300

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

13.1mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

46mm

Lug Width

21mm

20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9S61

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,300

$4,500

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