
The Grand Seiko SLGW005 (ref. slgw005g) is a manual dress watch, with a 38.8mm stainless steel case, 10.4mm thick, powered by the 9SA4 movement and a 80-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $9,700.
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.