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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37mm
29mm
Thickness
11.4mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
33.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9RB2
L592.5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$2,500

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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