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Grand Seiko SLGB001vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00137mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00172h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SLGB001100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
SLGB001$39,000
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
40mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,000
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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