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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
38.8mm
Thickness
12.35mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maroon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$9,700

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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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