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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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