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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
38.8mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$9,700

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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 SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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