Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGH281 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 is the cheaper of the two at $4,900, against $6,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a $1,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGH281 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGH281 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGH281 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 runs a automatic caliber (9S85), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGH281vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 174

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

Grand Seiko SBGH281

sbgh281g

MSRP $6,300

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

the-springfield-174-45mm

MSRP $4,900

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGH28140mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

SBGH28155h

Springfield 17440h

Water Resistance

SBGH281100m

Springfield 174100m

MSRP

SBGH281$6,300

Springfield 174$4,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

13.3mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.2mm

46mm

Lug Width

19mm

20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9S85

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

55h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$4,900

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