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Grand Seiko SLGB001vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00137mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00172h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SLGB001100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SLGB001$39,000
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.6mm
Thickness
11.4mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
45mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
9SA4
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,000
$11,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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