Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGH017 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $10,500 for the Grand Seiko SLGH017 — a $9,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGH017 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SLGH017 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SLGH017 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SLGH017.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGH017 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Grand Seiko SLGH017 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGH017 run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SLGH017 uses the 9SA5 and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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

Grand Seiko SLGH017

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MSRP $10,500

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGH01740mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

SLGH01780h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

SLGH017100m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

SLGH017$10,500

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9SA5

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,500

$550

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