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Grand Seiko SLGW005vsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00538.8mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00580h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00530m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
SLGW005$9,700
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.8mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
MOP

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Seiko NH34 GMT
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,700
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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