Which is cheaper, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

At MSRP the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 is the cheaper of the two at $345, against $5,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGA293 — a $4,855 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Mark Time Watches M 1.2 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Grand Seiko SBGA293 — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Mark Time Watches M 1.2 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Grand Seiko SBGA293 runs a spring drive (9R65).

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2vsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2

m-1-2

MSRP $345

Grand Seiko SBGA293

sbga293g

MSRP $5,200

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M 1.242mm

SBGA29340.2mm

Power Reserve

M 1.2—

SBGA29372h

Water Resistance

M 1.2100m

SBGA293100m

MSRP

M 1.2$345

SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

9R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$345

$5,200

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