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Grand Seiko SLGA009vsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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SLGA009
Grand SeikoSLGA009
MSRP $9,800
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA00940mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
SLGA009120h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
SLGA009100m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
SLGA009$9,800
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
MOP

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
Seiko NH34 GMT
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,800
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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