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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.6mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$799

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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