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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA5
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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