Which is cheaper, the MeisterSinger Archao or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

At MSRP the MeisterSinger Archao is the cheaper of the two at $2,912, against $6,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a $3,388 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the MeisterSinger Archao or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The MeisterSinger Archao wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the MeisterSinger Archao or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the MeisterSinger Archao.

Which has a longer power reserve, the MeisterSinger Archao or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the MeisterSinger Archao.

What movement does the MeisterSinger Archao run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

Both watches run automatic movements — the MeisterSinger Archao uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Grand Seiko SBGH281 uses the Grand Seiko 9S85.

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MeisterSinger Archao

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MSRP $2,912

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MSRP $6,300

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Archao43mm

SBGH28140mm

Power Reserve

Archao38h

SBGH28155h

Water Resistance

Archao50m

SBGH281100m

MSRP

Archao$2,912

SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

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Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Grand Seiko 9S85

Power Reserve

38h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,912

$6,300

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