Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGB005 or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic?

At MSRP the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $219, against $11,100 for the Grand Seiko SLGB005 — a $10,881 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SLGB005 or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic?

The Grand Seiko SLGB005 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGB005 or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic?

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic carries a 42 hours-hour power reserve against 72 hours on the Grand Seiko SLGB005.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGB005 run compared to the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic?

The Grand Seiko SLGB005 runs a spring drive caliber (Grand Seiko 9RB2), while the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8215).

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Grand Seiko SLGB005

MSRP $11,100

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The measurements

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SLGB005

Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

44.3mm

lowest

44.5mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11.4mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

72h

highest

42h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$11,100

$219

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Grand Seiko 9RB2

Miyota 8215

Spec

SLGB005

Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic

Case

4 specs

Thickness

11.4mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.3mm

44.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

25mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

n/a

Dial Color

n/a

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Grand Seiko 9RB2

Miyota 8215

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$11,100

$219

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