Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Grand Seiko SLGA001?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $11,100 for the Grand Seiko SLGA001 — a $9,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Grand Seiko SLGA001?

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 wears larger at 46.9mm versus 43mm for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a 3.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Grand Seiko SLGA001?

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Grand Seiko SLGA001?

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 carries a 120-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGA001?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE runs a automatic caliber (CD-04-S), while the Grand Seiko SLGA001 runs a spring drive (9RA5).

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsGrand Seiko SLGA001

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CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Grand Seiko SLGA001

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MSRP $11,100

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

SLGA00146.9mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

SLGA001120h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

SLGA001100m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

SLGA001$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

9RA5

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

41h

120h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$11,100

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