Which is cheaper, the Rolex Yacht-Master II or the Grand Seiko SBGD223?

At MSRP the Rolex Yacht-Master II is the cheaper of the two at $20,300, against $320,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGD223 — a $299,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Yacht-Master II or the Grand Seiko SBGD223?

The Grand Seiko SBGD223 wears larger at 44.5mm versus 44mm for the Rolex Yacht-Master II — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Yacht-Master II or the Grand Seiko SBGD223?

The Grand Seiko SBGD223 carries a 192-hour power reserve against 72 hours on the Rolex Yacht-Master II.

What movement does the Rolex Yacht-Master II run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGD223?

The Rolex Yacht-Master II runs a automatic caliber (4162), while the Grand Seiko SBGD223 runs a spring drive (9R01).

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Rolex Yacht-Master IIvsGrand Seiko SBGD223

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Rolex Yacht-Master II

126680

MSRP $20,300

Grand Seiko SBGD223

sbgd223j

MSRP $320,000

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Yacht-Master II44mm

SBGD22344.5mm

Power Reserve

Yacht-Master II72h

SBGD223192h

Water Resistance

Yacht-Master II100m

SBGD223100m

MSRP

Yacht-Master II$20,300

SBGD223$320,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

44mm

44.5mm

Thickness

—

14.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

52mm

Lug Width

—

23mm

Material

Oystersteel

Platinum

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Caseback

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black

Indices

Index

Applied

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

4162

9R01

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

72h

192h

Jewels

Complications

Regatta Timer, Small Seconds

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$20,300

$320,000

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