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Henry Archer VesterhavvsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$11,400

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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