Which is cheaper, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

At MSRP the Depancel Autosport Date is the cheaper of the two at $690, against $17,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGW306 — a $17,210 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Depancel Autosport Date wears larger at 39mm versus 36.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW306 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Depancel Autosport Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Depancel Autosport Date.

What movement does the Depancel Autosport Date run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Depancel Autosport Date runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Grand Seiko SBGW306 runs a manual (9S64).

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Depancel Autosport DatevsGrand Seiko SBGW306

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Depancel Autosport Date

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MSRP $690

Grand Seiko SBGW306

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MSRP $17,900

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Autosport Date39mm

SBGW30636.5mm

Power Reserve

Autosport Date42h

SBGW30672h

Water Resistance

Autosport Date50m

SBGW306100m

MSRP

Autosport Date$690

SBGW306$17,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$17,900

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