Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGR321 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 is the cheaper of the two at $4,500, against $5,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGR321 — a $700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGR321 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGR321 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGR321 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SBGR321 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGR321 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SBGR321 runs a automatic caliber (9S65), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGR321vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Grand Seiko SBGR321

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MSRP $5,200

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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MSRP $4,500

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGR32140mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

SBGR32172h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

SBGR321100m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

SBGR321$5,200

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

13mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9S65

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,200

$4,500

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