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Grand Seiko SLGW005vsZelos LT Carbon

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SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00538.8mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00580h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00530m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
SLGW005$9,700
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.8mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
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
$9,700
$449

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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 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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