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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.6mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
38mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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