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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsVario Futurist

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
Futurist100m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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