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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

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.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$11,600
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