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Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211 vs Rolex Explorer 124270

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$4,800▼ 1.70%RolexExplorer124270 · 36mm$8,450▼ 0.41%

In short

The SBGA211 sells for $3,700 less than the 124270 ($4,800 against $8,450), 43% less, as a full set in excellent condition.

Against US retail, the SBGA211 sells 31% under retail and the 124270 7% over retail.

22 SBGA211 and 127 124270 are for sale on eBay right now.

Since Sep 30, the SBGA211 is down 1.9% and the 124270 down 0.9%.

Side by side

MeasureSBGA211124270
Market value$4,800$8,450
Typical range$4,400 – $5,200$7,750 – $9,600
Unworn$5,150$9,050
Without box & papers$4,300$7,350
US retail$6,900$7,900
vs retail−31%+7%
Today▼ 1.70%▼ 0.41%
Since Sep 30▼ 1.92%▼ 0.88%
For sale now22127
Sales, 30 days——
Auctions that sold——
Case41mm36mm
MovementCal. 9R65Cal. 3230
ProductionCurrentCurrent

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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