Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGH005 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471 is the cheaper of the two at $4,900, against $9,800 for the Grand Seiko SLGH005 — a $4,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGH005 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471 wears larger at 47mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SLGH005 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGH005 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

The Grand Seiko SLGH005 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGH005 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

The Grand Seiko SLGH005 runs a automatic caliber (9SA5), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SLGH005vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 471

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

Grand Seiko SLGH005

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MSRP $9,800

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471

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MSRP $4,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGH00540mm

Springfield 47147mm

Power Reserve

SLGH00580h

Springfield 47140h

Water Resistance

SLGH005100m

Springfield 471100m

MSRP

SLGH005$9,800

Springfield 471$4,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

47mm

Thickness

11.7mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

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

$4,900

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