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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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