Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $5,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 40.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 200m for the Grand Seiko SBGM245.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGM245 run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGM245 uses the 9S66 and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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

Grand Seiko SBGM245

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MSRP $6,100

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGM24540.5mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

SBGM24572h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

SBGM245200m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

SBGM245$6,100

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S66

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,100

$550

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