Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGA019 or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

At MSRP the Viribus Unitis Pola is the cheaper of the two at $2,040, against $11,000 for the Grand Seiko SLGA019 — a $8,960 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGA019 or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SLGA019 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SLGA019 or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Viribus Unitis Pola is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SLGA019.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGA019 or the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Grand Seiko SLGA019 carries a 120-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Viribus Unitis Pola.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGA019 run compared to the Viribus Unitis Pola?

The Grand Seiko SLGA019 runs a spring drive caliber (9RA2), while the Viribus Unitis Pola runs a automatic (A26 Elabore).

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Grand Seiko SLGA019vsViribus Unitis Pola

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Grand Seiko SLGA019

slga019g

MSRP $11,000

Viribus Unitis Pola

MSRP $2,040

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGA01940mm

Pola42mm

Power Reserve

SLGA019120h

Pola42h

Water Resistance

SLGA019100m

Pola300m

MSRP

SLGA019$11,000

Pola$2,040

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Cream

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9RA2

A26 Elabore

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

120h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$11,000

$2,040

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