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Grand Seiko SLGW005vsZelos Thresher 44

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SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00538.8mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00580h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
SLGW00530m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
SLGW005$9,700
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.8mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,700
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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