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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsZelos GT

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
GT40h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
GT100m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Miyota 9133
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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