Which is cheaper, the Galo Enamel or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

At MSRP the Galo Enamel is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $5,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGA293 — a $4,918 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Enamel or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Grand Seiko SBGA293 wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Enamel — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Enamel or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Grand Seiko SBGA293 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Galo Enamel.

What movement does the Galo Enamel run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Galo Enamel runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Grand Seiko SBGA293 runs a spring drive (9R65).

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Galo EnamelvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $282

MSRP $5,200

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Enamel38.5mm

SBGA29340.2mm

Power Reserve

Enamel41h

SBGA29372h

Water Resistance

Enamel100m

SBGA293100m

MSRP

Enamel$282

SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

40.2mm

Thickness

11.2mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

48.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

19mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Enamel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$5,200

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