Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGH005 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 is the cheaper of the two at $4,600, against $9,800 for the Grand Seiko SLGH005 — a $5,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGH005 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SLGH005 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGH005 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

The Grand Seiko SLGH005 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGH005 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

The Grand Seiko SLGH005 runs a automatic caliber (9SA5), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SLGH005vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 168

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

Grand Seiko SLGH005

slgh005g

MSRP $9,800

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168

the-springfield-168-45mm

MSRP $4,600

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGH00540mm

Springfield 16845mm

Power Reserve

SLGH00580h

Springfield 16840h

Water Resistance

SLGH005100m

Springfield 168100m

MSRP

SLGH005$9,800

Springfield 168$4,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

11.7mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9SA5

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$9,800

$4,600

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Grand Seiko SLGH005 vs Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring