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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.1mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$11,600

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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