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Grand Seiko SLGA019vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

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SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01940mm
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue40.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGA019120h
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SLGA019100m
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue50m
MSRP
SLGA019$11,000
Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue$4,970

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9RA2
DUW 6101
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
120h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,000
$4,970

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue for its slim profile, Bauhaus-inspired design, and the unique midnight blue dial with a playful fluorescent green date indicator. The watch is noted for its classy appearance at an affordable price point, with its retrograde date display considered the best in its price range by one owner. The in-house DUW 6101 movement features extensive Glashütte decoration, exceeding standards for its $4,100 price. One user found the varying width of letters in the logo to be bothersome, and the intuitiveness of the date display is questioned. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update midnight blue highly for its creative design and excellent value.

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