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Grand Seiko SLGC006vsZelos Nova 37

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SLGC006
Grand SeikoSLGC006
MSRP $22,600
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGC00643.2mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SLGC00672h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SLGC006100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SLGC006$22,600
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43.2mm
37mm
Thickness
15.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
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
9SC5
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,600
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGC006

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGC006's stunning copper Mount Iwate dial and its high-frequency Caliber 9SC5 movement, which operates at 36,000vph and achieves accuracy between -3/+5 seconds per day with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the watch's large 43.2mm size, though some find the Evolution 9 case design improves wearability. Criticisms include the $22,600 price point, the 4:30 date window placement, and the lack of bracelet micro-adjustment. Opinions on the dial are split, with some finding it beautiful and others comparing it to rust or the Australian outback. Some question the extent of the gold accents for a "two-tone" designation. Overall, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SLGC006's striking aesthetics and advanced movement, but debate its value proposition and certain design choices.

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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