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Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403
OrisBig Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403
MSRP $4,500
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 40338mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403120 hoursh
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 40350m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403$4,500
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 403
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
80h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,500
$11,600

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 is praised for its in-house Calibre 403 movement offering a 120-hour power reserve and a 10-year warranty. Owners and reviewers highlight its good finishing, inspired dial design with luminous Arabic numerals, and the analog date complication for quick checks. The 40mm stainless steel case is 12.3mm thick with 50 meters of water resistance. Some owners find the 40mm size perfect, while others prefer the 36mm version. The deer leather strap's clasp scratches easily, and the higher price point compared to standard models is a point of discussion, with a noted owner concern about time-setting accuracy not yet addressed. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 for its impressive performance and refreshed aesthetic at its price point.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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