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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.6mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
9SA4
L888.6
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$4,100

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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