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Grand Seiko SLGA009vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SLGA009
Grand SeikoSLGA009
MSRP $9,800
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA00940mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SLGA009120h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SLGA009100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SLGA009$9,800
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,800
$559

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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 Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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