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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$11,400

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper 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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