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Oris Year of the Horse Limited EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Year of the Horse Limited Edition
OrisYear of the Horse Limited Edition
MSRP $8,000
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Year of the Horse Limited Edition43mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Year of the Horse Limited Edition240 hoursh
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Year of the Horse Limited Edition50m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Year of the Horse Limited Edition$8,000
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Red
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 113
9S66
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
240 hoursh
72h
Jewels
40
25
Complications
Date, Day
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,000
$6,100

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What people say

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Oris Year of the Horse Limited Edition

The Oris Year of the Horse Limited Edition is a 43mm dress watch powered by the in-house Calibre 113, offering a 10-day power reserve and an unconventional business calendar layout topped by a power reserve indicator marked with small horses. Reviewers praise the daring design and clever movement display, though the bold aesthetic and 43mm size make it a divisive piece — one reviewer found the overall look not to their personal taste. The watch retailed for $8,000. On balance, the Year of the Horse Limited Edition appeals to collectors who value distinctive design and horological innovation, but its commanding size and vibrant red dial limit its versatility.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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