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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Nord

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Spidolite Nord
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Nord
MSRP $15,873

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Spidolite Nord44mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Spidolite Nord42h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Spidolite Nord100m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Spidolite Nord$15,873

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
37mm
44mm
Thickness
11.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
LW07
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$15,873

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Nord is praised for its futuristic charm and intricate skeletonized dial with a blue fumé effect, featuring an understated titanium case finish. It also boasts a 300m depth rating and houses the LW-04 Concepto movement. Overall, reviewers highlight the Spidolite Nord's refined and minimalistic dial design as a key strength.

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