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Grand Seiko SLGB005
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Grand Seiko SLGB005

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
37mm
Movement
Spring Drive
Category
Dress
MSRP
$11,100
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Grand Seiko SLGB005 is the Grand Seiko SLGB003 ($11,400) — shared caliber (Grand Seiko 9RB2) and Same family (Evolution 9). If price is the constraint, the Seiko King Seiko KSK at $1,900 (vs $11,100 for the SLGB005) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Same size. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SLGB001 ($39,000) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Thousand Sunny

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$408MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M

5 variants
37.5mm·Automatic
$130MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0022 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0022

Specht & Söhne SP0022 Automatic

10 variants · Ref. SP0022A1
37mm·Automatic
$161MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
anOrdain Model 1
anOrdainmicro

Model 1

8 variants
38mm·Manual
$3,804MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Cincinnati Watch Company Rust Red Enamel over Hammered Finish
Cincinnati Watch Companymicro

Rust Red Enamel over Hammered Finish

2 variants · Rust
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Shiro Kara Stella Nova: Sakura
Shiro Karamicro

Stella Nova: Sakura

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$388MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0019

Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

7 variants · Ref. SP0019A1
37mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0036

Specht & Söhne SP0036-D Automatic

5 variants · Ref. SP0036A1-D
37mm·Automatic
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
anOrdain The Pink Dial Project
anOrdainmicro
Special Editions

The Pink Dial Project

 
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Monta Noble
Montamicro

Noble

3 variants
38.5mm·Automatic·152m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Beda'a Attrayant
Beda'amicro

Attrayant

8 variants · Ref. BQAT0524-35
35/38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,868MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Thorn Octopus 36mm Explore PT5000 Automatic Watch
Thornmicro

Octopus 36mm Explore PT5000 Automatic Watch

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$221MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Grand Seiko SLGB003
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGB003

 
37mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$11,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Grand Seiko SLGH005
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGH005

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Grand Seiko SLGH017
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGH017

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

30 variants · Ref. 278240
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronometre Date
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control Chronometre Date

Ref. Q4158120
38mm·Automatic
$14,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Cartier Roadster Large Model
Cartier

Roadster Large Model

Ref. WSRD0020
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Fortis Vagabond V-40
Fortis

Vagabond V-40

3 variants · Vagabond
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,480MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Omega Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm
Omega

Seamaster Boutique Editions Co Axial Master Chronometer 39 5mm

Ref. 511.13.40.20.11.002
39.5mm·Automatic
$9,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

29 variants · Constellation
29/39/41mm·Automatic
$11,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

104 variants · Ref. 278274
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Cartier Roadster Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Roadster Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. W2RD0010
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$20,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

3 variants
36.1mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE
Longines

CONQUEST HERITAGE

7 variants · Ref. L1.650
38mm·Automatic
$3,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Grand Seiko SBGR321
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGR321

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

3 variants
38.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Junghans Meister S Automatic 36
Junghans

Meister S Automatic 36

5 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,830MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

6 variants
38.1/38.6mm·Automatic
$3,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Grand Seiko SLGB001
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGB001

 
37mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$39,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Grand Seiko SLGB006
Grand Seiko
Evolution 9

SLGB006

 
37mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$43,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Tudor Royal 36mm
Tudor

Royal 36mm

8 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Tudor Black Bay One 36
Tudor

Black Bay One 36

3 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Tudor Black Bay 54
Tudor

Black Bay 54

2 variants
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Omega Seamaster 37mm Co Axial Master Chronometer 37 Mm
Omega

Seamaster 37mm Co Axial Master Chronometer 37 Mm

Ref. 522.53.37.20.04.001
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$23,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variants · Villeret
40mm·Automatic
$35,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Grand Seiko SBGA385
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA385

 
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$53,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654A-3653-55B
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGRD0011
34.92mm·Automatic·100m WR
$51,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
NOMOS Glashütte Lambda 39
NOMOS Glashütte

Lambda 39

2 variants · Lambda
39mm·Manual
$24,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Grand Seiko SLGB005
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