Which is cheaper, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

At MSRP the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,784, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $4,916 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 43mm for the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 54 hours on the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph.

What movement does the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph uses the ETA 7753 and the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85.

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Depancel Autosport Racing ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph

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MSRP $2,784

Grand Seiko SBGH289

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MSRP $7,700

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Autosport Racing Chronograph43mm

SBGH28943.8mm

Power Reserve

Autosport Racing Chronograph54h

SBGH28955h

Water Resistance

Autosport Racing Chronograph100m

SBGH289200m

MSRP

Autosport Racing Chronograph$2,784

SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Tangerine

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 7753

9S85

Power Reserve

54h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$7,700

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