Which is cheaper, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

At MSRP the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 is the cheaper of the two at $345, against $11,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGA481 — a $10,755 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

The Grand Seiko SBGA481 wears larger at 44.5mm versus 42mm for the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

The Grand Seiko SBGA481 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Mark Time Watches M 1.2.

What movement does the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA481?

The Mark Time Watches M 1.2 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Grand Seiko SBGA481 runs a spring drive (9R65).

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2vsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2

m-1-2

MSRP $345

Grand Seiko SBGA481

sbga481g

MSRP $11,100

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M 1.242mm

SBGA48144.5mm

Power Reserve

M 1.2—

SBGA48172h

Water Resistance

M 1.2100m

SBGA481200m

MSRP

M 1.2$345

SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 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

$11,100

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