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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.6mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
9SA4
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
84h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$11,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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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