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Grand Seiko SLGW005vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00538.8mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00580h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00530m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
SLGW005$9,700
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.8mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Seiko NH34A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,700
$299

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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