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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsStudio Underd0g The Gimlet

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SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400
The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
The Gimlet39.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
The Gimlet40h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
The Gimlet
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
The Gimlet$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
40.8mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$1,000

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

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