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Grand Seiko SLGA001vsSpinnaker Croft

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SLGA001
Grand SeikoSLGA001
MSRP $11,100
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA00146.9mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
SLGA001120h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
SLGA001100m
Croft150m
MSRP
SLGA001$11,100
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46.9mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Elemental

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA5
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$219

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SLGA001

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is praised for its impressive technical achievements, including a new, slimmer Spring Drive movement with a five-day power reserve and exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day. Reviewers note the 47mm titanium case, despite its substantial dimensions, wears more comfortably due to its titanium construction, short lugs, and virtually scratch-proof finish. The watch features a 600-meter water resistance and is limited to 700 pieces, priced at $11,100. On balance, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA001 a highly capable dive watch, with its technological advancements in the Spring Drive movement being a key highlight.

From video reviewers

The watch's Spring Drive movement, specifically the Cal.9RA5, offers a 120-hour power reserve. A notable trade-off is the watch's relatively large size, with a case diameter of 46.9mm and thickness of 16.0mm, which may not suit those with smaller wrists. The high price point may be a trade-off for some buyers.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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