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Grand Seiko SBGA211vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA21141mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SBGA21172h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SBGA211100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SBGA211$6,900
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
9SA4
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$11,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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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