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Grand Seiko SLGB001vsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00137mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00172h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
SLGB001100m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
SLGB001$39,000
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,000
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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