Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $9,800 for the Grand Seiko SLGA009 — a $9,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SLGA009 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SLGA009.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 carries a 120-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGA009 run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 runs a spring drive caliber (9RA2), while the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton runs a automatic (SII NH38A).

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Grand Seiko SLGA009vsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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

Grand Seiko SLGA009

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MSRP $9,800

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGA00940mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

SLGA009120h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

SLGA009100m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

SLGA009$9,800

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9RA2

SII NH38A

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

120h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$9,800

$550

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