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Grand Seiko SBGJ249vsShiro Kara RCF Stormtrooper

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SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700
RCF Stormtrooper
Shiro KaraRCF Stormtrooper
MSRP $448
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ24939.5mm
RCF Stormtrooper39mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ24955h
RCF Stormtrooper41h
Water Resistance
SBGJ24930m
RCF Stormtrooper100m
MSRP
SBGJ249$7,700
RCF Stormtrooper$448

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
—
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
55h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$448
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