Head to head
Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 vs Swiss Military Classic SM30200.01
Two quartz watches from different brands, €25.80 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 leads on 1 point (price at our check), the Swiss Military Classic SM30200.01 on 2 (crystal and thickness).
- Choose the Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 if you want to pay less (a €25.80 gap).
- Choose the Swiss Military Classic SM30200.01 if you want a crystal that resists scratches better and you will wear it under a shirt cuff.
Line by line
CriterionSeikoSwiss Millitary
Price at our check€223.20Advantage€249
MovementQuartzQuartz
Calibre8T63Ronda Quartz Cal. 715
CrystalMineralSapphireAdvantage
Water resistance100 m100 m
Diameter40 mm39 mm
Thickness11.6 mm8.5 mmAdvantage
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 or the Swiss Military Classic SM30200.01?
The Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027, at €223.20 against €249 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 100 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The Seiko "Spirit" Chronographe SBTR027 has a mineral crystal, the Swiss Military Classic SM30200.01 a sapphire one.