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Makydo Mystic BluevsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.8mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
27mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,700

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What people say

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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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