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Grand Seiko SLGA015vsSpinnaker Hull

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SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01543.8mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
SLGA015120h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
SLGA015200m
Hull100m
MSRP
SLGA015$12,600
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,600
$159

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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