Which is cheaper, the Apiar Invenire v1.0 or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

At MSRP the Apiar Invenire v1.0 is the cheaper of the two at $3,741, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 — a $3,959 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Apiar Invenire v1.0 or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Grand Seiko SBGJ249 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Apiar Invenire v1.0 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Apiar Invenire v1.0 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Apiar Invenire v1.0 uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 uses the Grand Seiko 9S86.

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Apiar Invenire v1.0vsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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Apiar Invenire v1.0

Invenire v1.0

MSRP $3,741

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MSRP $7,700

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Invenire v1.039mm

SBGJ24939.5mm

Power Reserve

Invenire v1.0—

SBGJ24955h

Water Resistance

Invenire v1.030m

SBGJ24930m

MSRP

Invenire v1.0$3,741

SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Red

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Grand Seiko 9S86

Power Reserve

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,741

$7,700

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