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Grand Seiko SLGA019vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01940mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
SLGA019120h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
SLGA019100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
SLGA019$11,000
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
8mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
6N01
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,000
$350

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

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