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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsGrand Seiko SLGC001

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
SLGC00143.2mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
SLGC00172h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
SLGC001100m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
SLGC001$14,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.2mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SC5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$14,700

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

Grand Seiko SLGC001

The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

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