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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
9SA4
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$11,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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.

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