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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsSpinnaker Hull

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
Hull100m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.6mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$159

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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