Which is cheaper, the Mazzucato RIM Scuba or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

At MSRP the Mazzucato RIM Scuba is the cheaper of the two at $2,200, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $5,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mazzucato RIM Scuba or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Mazzucato RIM Scuba wears larger at 48mm versus 43.8mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a 4.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Mazzucato RIM Scuba or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Mazzucato RIM Scuba.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Mazzucato RIM Scuba or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Mazzucato RIM Scuba.

What movement does the Mazzucato RIM Scuba run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Mazzucato RIM Scuba uses the Miyota 9015 and the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85.

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Mazzucato RIM ScubavsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Mazzucato RIM Scuba

rim-scuba-o48mm-orange

MSRP $2,200

Grand Seiko SBGH289

sbgh289g

MSRP $7,700

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RIM Scuba48mm

SBGH28943.8mm

Power Reserve

RIM Scuba42h

SBGH28955h

Water Resistance

RIM Scuba100m

SBGH289200m

MSRP

RIM Scuba$2,200

SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

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Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

9S85

Power Reserve

42h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$7,700

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