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Rolex Air-KingvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Air-King
RolexAir-King
MSRP $8,150
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Air-King

Rolex Air-King owners are divided on its busy dial, with some finding it initially confusing but ultimately familiar and appreciating its unique green and yellow accents, while others criticize it for being too busy with too many numbers and colors. The watch is praised for its comfortable wear, good proportions, and versatility, bridging formal and sporty occasions, with some owners preferring it over other Rolex models. It is noted as accurate, running within +/- 2 seconds per day, and has a 70-hour power reserve, with a 12mm thickness that allows it to slide easily under a cuff. Some owners consider the Air-King an underrated daily wear and a fun conversation piece, though it is also seen as pricier than some alternatives and potentially a "spare parts" watch or a model people settle for. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Air-King highly for its distinctive and playful design, despite the polarizing dial.

From video reviewers

The Calibre 3230 movement is cited as a key technical detail. The perceived lack of versatility for formal occasions is mentioned as a drawback.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Air-King40mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Air-King70h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Air-King100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Air-King$8,150
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Oystersteel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
3230
9S66
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
31
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,150
$6,100
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