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Grand Seiko SLGB006vsZelos Nova 37

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SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00637mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00672h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SLGB006100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SLGB006$43,600
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
37mm
Material
Gold
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
$43,600
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

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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