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Fears Jubilee EditionvsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11.25mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9RB2
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$11,400

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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