Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGB005 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $11,100 for the Grand Seiko SLGB005 — a $10,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGB005 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SLGB005 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SLGB005 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SLGB005.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGB005 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Grand Seiko SLGB005 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGB005 run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Grand Seiko SLGB005 runs a spring drive caliber (9RB2), while the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton runs a automatic (SII NH38A).

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Grand Seiko SLGB005vsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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

Grand Seiko SLGB005

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MSRP $11,100

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGB00537mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

SLGB00572h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

SLGB005100m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

SLGB005$11,100

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9RB2

SII NH38A

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$11,100

$550

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