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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsZelos Nova 37

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
37mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
ETA 7001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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