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Grand Seiko SBGM221vsVortic Watch Company Chicago 117

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SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400
Chicago 117
Vortic Watch CompanyChicago 117
MSRP $4,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM22139.5mm
Chicago 11745mm
Power Reserve
SBGM22172h
Chicago 11740h
Water Resistance
SBGM22130m
Chicago 117100m
MSRP
SBGM221$5,400
Chicago 117$4,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
45mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Elgin
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$4,800

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