Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGC253 or the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $175, against $13,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGC253 — a $13,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGC253 or the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished) wears larger at 45mm versus 44.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGC253 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGC253 or the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Grand Seiko SBGC253 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGC253 or the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Grand Seiko SBGC253 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished).

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGC253 run compared to the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Grand Seiko SBGC253 runs a spring drive caliber (9R86), while the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished) runs a automatic (Miyota 8219 Warranty).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGC253vsHelgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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

Grand Seiko SBGC253

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MSRP $13,200

Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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MSRP $175

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGC25344.5mm

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)45mm

Power Reserve

SBGC25372h

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

SBGC253200m

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

SBGC253$13,200

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)$175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9R86

Miyota 8219 Warranty

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,200

$175

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