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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
9SA4
L888.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$2,600

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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