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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsTudor Pelagos 39

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SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400
Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
Pelagos 3940mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
Pelagos 3970h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
Pelagos 39200m
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
Pelagos 39$5,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
$578
Lume
None
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
MT5400
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$5,625

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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.

Tudor Pelagos 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

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