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Grand Seiko SLGB001vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00137mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00172h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
SLGB001100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
SLGB001$39,000
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
38mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Seiko NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,000
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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