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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.6mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$279

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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