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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsGrand Seiko SLGW004

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
SLGW004
Grand SeikoSLGW004
MSRP $30,000

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
SLGW00438.8mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
SLGW00480h
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
SLGW00430m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
SLGW004$30,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.8mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Titanium
Gold
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SA5
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$30,000

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGH017

Grand Seiko SLGH017 owners and reviewers widely praise its impeccable finishing on the applied markers and handset, and its lightweight titanium case and bracelet. The high-beat 9SA5 movement is noted for its approximately 80-hour power reserve, with accuracy figures reported by owners ranging from +4 sec/day to +5 to -3 seconds per day, though some owners express concerns about accuracy deviating significantly from specifications. Some find the "Night Birch" dial stunning and appreciate the Evo 9 case design, while others note the dial texture appears less pronounced on its matte black surface and criticize the handset's proportions and lack of lume. The Grand Seiko SLGH017 is priced at €10,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGH017 highly for its lightweight titanium construction and impeccable finishing.

Grand Seiko SLGW004

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 is praised for its elegant, faithful reissue design and impressive technical execution, featuring a new 9SA4 hi-beat manual-winding movement with an 80-hour power reserve and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the sharp case facets, double-signed dial, and beautifully decorated movement visible through the display caseback, along with an enjoyable winding experience. One reviewer noted a desire for better water resistance and expressed a dislike for the etched sapphire case back. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW004 highly for its elegant design and technically impressive movement.

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