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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsZelos LT Carbon

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Miyota 9133
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$449

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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.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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