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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA5
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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