Which is cheaper, the Mark Time Watches M 6 or the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

At MSRP the Mark Time Watches M 6 is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGW281 — a $4,405 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mark Time Watches M 6 or the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

The Mark Time Watches M 6 wears larger at 39mm versus 37.3mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW281 — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Mark Time Watches M 6 or the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

The Mark Time Watches M 6 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW281.

What movement does the Mark Time Watches M 6 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

The Mark Time Watches M 6 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Grand Seiko SBGW281 runs a manual (9S64).

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Mark Time Watches M 6vsGrand Seiko SBGW281

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Mark Time Watches M 6

m-6

MSRP $495

Grand Seiko SBGW281

sbgw281g

MSRP $4,900

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M 639mm

SBGW28137.3mm

Power Reserve

M 6—

SBGW28172h

Water Resistance

M 6100m

SBGW28130m

MSRP

M 6$495

SBGW281$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$4,900

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