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Mr Jones Watches RicochetvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Ricochet
Mr Jones WatchesRicochet
MSRP $295
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet is celebrated for its unique art style and conversational appeal, featuring a gold-leaf foiling technique and a jumping hour display. Owners note that reading the time can be a petite experience due to the small display size and the 5-minute increment minute hand can be imprecise for exact time-telling. The TY2709 movement is not known for reliability, though the brand offers good warranty support. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches Ricochet as a fun, visually compelling art piece with conversational appeal.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ricochet45mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Ricochet40h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Ricochet
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Ricochet$295
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
45mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$11,600
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