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Grand Seiko SLGC001vsVaer Atlas

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SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGC00143.2mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SLGC00172h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SLGC001100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SLGC001$14,700
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43.2mm
38mm
Thickness
15.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SC5
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$14,700
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SLGC001

The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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