Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGK006 or the Sternglas Sedius?

At MSRP the Sternglas Sedius is the cheaper of the two at $301, against $22,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGK006 — a $21,899 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGK006 or the Sternglas Sedius?

The Sternglas Sedius wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Grand Seiko SBGK006 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGK006 or the Sternglas Sedius?

The Sternglas Sedius is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGK006.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGK006 run compared to the Sternglas Sedius?

The Grand Seiko SBGK006 runs a manual caliber (Grand Seiko 9S63), while the Sternglas Sedius runs a quartz (Seiko VH31).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGK006vsSternglas Sedius

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

MSRP $22,200

MSRP $301

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGK00639mm

Sedius40mm

Power Reserve

SBGK00672h

Sedius—

Water Resistance

SBGK00630m

Sedius50m

MSRP

SBGK006$22,200

Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

11.6mm

8mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

47mm

Lug Width

19mm

20mm

Material

Gold

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Grand Seiko 9S63

Seiko VH31

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

72h

—

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$22,200

$301

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