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Grand Seiko SLGA009vsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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SLGA009
Grand SeikoSLGA009
MSRP $9,800
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA00940mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
SLGA009120h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
SLGA009100m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
SLGA009$9,800
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Emerald

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,800
$370

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA009

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 "White Birch II" is praised for its Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2 movement, offering exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day and a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its refined dial texture, inspired by Shinshu forests, and the Series 9 design with a frost-finished movement. The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case and a power reserve indicator on the movement bridge. However, its price of $8,600 to $9,100 USD is noted as relatively expensive, reflecting Grand Seiko's increasing price points. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA009 a highly refined timepiece, with its advanced Spring Drive movement and aesthetic improvements being key strengths.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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