Which is cheaper, the Biatec Heritage or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

At MSRP the Biatec Heritage is the cheaper of the two at $1,790, against $5,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGA293 — a $3,410 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Biatec Heritage or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Grand Seiko SBGA293 wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38mm for the Biatec Heritage — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Biatec Heritage or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Grand Seiko SBGA293 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Biatec Heritage.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Biatec Heritage or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Grand Seiko SBGA293 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Biatec Heritage.

What movement does the Biatec Heritage run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Biatec Heritage runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW221-1), while the Grand Seiko SBGA293 runs a spring drive (Grand Seiko 9R65).

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Biatec HeritagevsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Biatec Heritage

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MSRP $1,790

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MSRP $5,200

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Heritage38mm

SBGA29340.2mm

Power Reserve

Heritage38h

SBGA29372h

Water Resistance

Heritage50m

SBGA293100m

MSRP

Heritage$1,790

SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

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Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW221-1

Grand Seiko 9R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,790

$5,200

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