Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGA385 or the Vortic Watch Company Boston 068?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Boston 068 is the cheaper of the two at $4,300, against $53,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGA385 — a $48,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGA385 or the Vortic Watch Company Boston 068?

The Vortic Watch Company Boston 068 wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGA385 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGA385 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Boston 068?

The Grand Seiko SBGA385 runs a spring drive caliber (Grand Seiko 9R15), while the Vortic Watch Company Boston 068 runs a manual.

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Grand Seiko SBGA385vsVortic Watch Company Boston 068

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Grand Seiko SBGA385

MSRP $53,000

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Vortic Watch Company Boston 068

MSRP $4,300

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGA38540mm

Boston 06845mm

Power Reserve

SBGA38572h

Boston 068—

Water Resistance

SBGA385100m

Boston 068—

MSRP

SBGA385$53,000

Boston 068$4,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

12.5mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.2mm

0mm

Lug Width

19mm

0mm

Material

Platinum

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

—

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Grand Seiko 9R15

—

Type

Spring Drive

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$53,000

$4,300

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