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Grand Seiko SLGB006vsZelos Artemis

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SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00637mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00672h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SLGB006100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SLGB006$43,600
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Gold
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$43,600
$1,899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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