Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGC009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $16,900 for the Grand Seiko SLGC009 — a $16,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGC009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 43mm for the Grand Seiko SLGC009 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SLGC009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 200m for the Grand Seiko SLGC009.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGC009 or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Grand Seiko SLGC009 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGC009 run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SLGC009 uses the 9SC5 and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Grand Seiko SLGC009vsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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

Grand Seiko SLGC009

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MSRP $16,900

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGC00943mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

SLGC00972h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

SLGC009200m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

SLGC009$16,900

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9SC5

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$16,900

$550

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