Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $175, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $5,925 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished) 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 Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGM245 or the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished).

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGM245 run compared to the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGM245 uses the 9S66 and the Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished) uses the Miyota 8219 Warranty.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGM245vsHelgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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

Grand Seiko SBGM245

sbgm245g

MSRP $6,100

Helgray Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)

vigilante-automatic-classic-black

MSRP $175

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGM24540.5mm

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)45mm

Power Reserve

SBGM24572h

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

SBGM245200m

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

SBGM245$6,100

Vigilante Automatic - Classic Black (Refurbished)$175

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S66

Miyota 8219 Warranty

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,100

$175

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