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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsGrand Seiko SLGC001

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
SLGC00143.2mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
SLGC00172h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
SLGC001100m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
SLGC001$14,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30.8mm
43.2mm
Thickness
8.4mm
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
9SC5
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$14,700

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Grand Seiko SLGC001

The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

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