Which is cheaper, the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

At MSRP the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate is the cheaper of the two at $19,000, against $31,200 for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a $12,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate wears larger at 29.2mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate.

What movement does the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate run compared to the Grand Seiko STGK003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate uses the 913 and the Grand Seiko STGK003 uses the Grand Seiko 9S27.

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate

6104-4654-55A

MSRP $19,000

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MSRP $31,200

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Villeret Ultraplate29.2mm

STGK00328.7mm

Power Reserve

Villeret Ultraplate40h

STGK00350h

Water Resistance

Villeret Ultraplate30m

STGK003100m

MSRP

Villeret Ultraplate$19,000

STGK003$31,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

29.2mm

28.7mm

Thickness

9.3mm

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

35.1mm

Lug Width

—

14mm

Material

Steel

Gold

Finish

Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

913

Grand Seiko 9S27

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$19,000

$31,200

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