Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGB003 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 $11,400 for the Grand Seiko SLGB003 — a $6,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGB003 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SLGB003 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGB003 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SLGB003 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGB003 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Grand Seiko SLGB003 runs a spring drive caliber (9RB2), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SLGB003vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Grand Seiko SLGB003

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MSRP $11,400

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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MSRP $4,500

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGB00337mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

SLGB00372h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

SLGB003100m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

SLGB003$11,400

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

37mm

45mm

Thickness

11.4mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.3mm

46mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9RB2

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Spring Drive

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$11,400

$4,500

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