Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC is the cheaper of the two at $443, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $7,257 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 43mm for the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC.

What movement does the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC uses the Seiko NH35A and the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85.

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Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATICvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Aigi Watches NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC

northern-lights

MSRP $443

Grand Seiko SBGH289

sbgh289g

MSRP $7,700

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC43mm

SBGH28943.8mm

Power Reserve

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC40h

SBGH28955h

Water Resistance

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC200m

SBGH289200m

MSRP

NORTHERN LIGHTS AUTOMATIC$443

SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

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Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$443

$7,700

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