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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.6mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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