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Maen Manhattan 40vsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$39,000

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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