Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 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 $9,800 for the Grand Seiko SLGA009 — a $5,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SLGA009 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 carries a 120-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGA009 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 runs a spring drive caliber (9RA2), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SLGA009vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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MSRP $4,500

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGA00940mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

SLGA009120h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

SLGA009100m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

SLGA009$9,800

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

11.8mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9RA2

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Spring Drive

Manual

Power Reserve

120h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$9,800

$4,500

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