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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.6mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Seiko NH38A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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