Which is cheaper, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Grand Seiko STGF387?

At MSRP the Maughan Jones Apex is the cheaper of the two at $141, against $4,200 for the Grand Seiko STGF387 — a $4,059 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Grand Seiko STGF387?

The Maughan Jones Apex wears larger at 41mm versus 26mm for the Grand Seiko STGF387 — a 15mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Grand Seiko STGF387?

The Grand Seiko STGF387 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Maughan Jones Apex.

What movement does the Maughan Jones Apex run compared to the Grand Seiko STGF387?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Maughan Jones Apex uses the Seiko VD53 and the Grand Seiko STGF387 uses the 4J51.

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Maughan Jones ApexvsGrand Seiko STGF387

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Maughan Jones Apex

apex-purple

MSRP $141

Grand Seiko STGF387

stgf387g

MSRP $4,200

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apex41mm

STGF38726mm

Power Reserve

Apex—

STGF38740h

Water Resistance

Apex50m

STGF387100m

MSRP

Apex$141

STGF387$4,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Purple

Black

Lume

luminous

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VD53

4J51

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$4,200

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