Which is cheaper, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko STGK003 is the cheaper of the two at $31,200, against $35,900 for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual — a $4,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual wears larger at 31mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 2.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual carries a 55-hour power reserve against 50 hours on the Grand Seiko STGK003.

What movement does the Rolex Oyster Perpetual run compared to the Grand Seiko STGK003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Rolex Oyster Perpetual uses the 2232 and the Grand Seiko STGK003 uses the Grand Seiko 9S27.

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Rolex Oyster PerpetualvsGrand Seiko STGK003

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual

276248RBR

MSRP $35,900

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MSRP $31,200

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Oyster Perpetual31mm

STGK00328.7mm

Power Reserve

Oyster Perpetual55h

STGK00350h

Water Resistance

Oyster Perpetual100m

STGK003100m

MSRP

Oyster Perpetual$35,900

STGK003$31,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Green

—

Indices

Index

—

Lume

Chromalight

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

2232

Grand Seiko 9S27

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

55h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$35,900

$31,200

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