Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a $4,601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGR261 run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGR261 uses the 9S65 and the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGR261vsHelgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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

Grand Seiko SBGR261

sbgr261g

MSRP $4,900

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

speedster-racing-light-blue

MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGR26139.5mm

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

Power Reserve

SBGR26172h

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

Water Resistance

SBGR26130m

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

MSRP

SBGR261$4,900

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S65

Miyota 6S21

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,900

$299

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