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Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211 vs Grand Seiko White Birch SLGH005

Which is the better buy? What each sells for, how it holds up against retail, how many are for sale and how they move.

Grand SeikoSnowflakeSBGA211 · Spring Drive$5,050Grand SeikoWhite BirchSLGH005 · Evolution 9 Hi-Beat$6,100

In short

The SBGA211 sells for $1,050 less than the SLGH005 ($5,050 against $6,100), 17% less, as a full set in excellent condition.

Against US retail, the SBGA211 sells 27% under retail and the SLGH005 38% under retail.

Side by side

MeasureSBGA211SLGH005
Market value$5,050$6,100
Typical range$4,750 – $5,350$5,750 – $6,450
Unworn$5,400$6,550
Without box & papers$4,550$5,500
US retail$6,900$9,800
vs retail−27%−38%
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MovementCal. 9R65Cal. 9SA5
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Values are full set, excellent condition unless the row says otherwise, from real eBay sales and live listings.

How they've moved

The chart of how they move against each other fills in as the days go by.

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