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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SA5
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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