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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Swissmatic
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$550

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What people say

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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