Which is cheaper, the Kobold Régulateur Handwound or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

At MSRP the Kobold Régulateur Handwound is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $11,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a $7,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Régulateur Handwound or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 wears larger at 38.6mm versus 38mm for the Kobold Régulateur Handwound — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Régulateur Handwound or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Kobold Régulateur Handwound is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SLGW003.

What movement does the Kobold Régulateur Handwound run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

Both watches run manual movements — the Kobold Régulateur Handwound uses the Unitas 6450 and the Grand Seiko SLGW003 uses the Grand Seiko 9SA4.

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Kobold Régulateur HandwoundvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Kobold Régulateur Handwound

MSRP $4,250

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MSRP $11,600

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Régulateur Handwound38mm

SLGW00338.6mm

Power Reserve

Régulateur Handwound—

SLGW00380h

Water Resistance

Régulateur Handwound100m

SLGW00330m

MSRP

Régulateur Handwound$4,250

SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Unitas 6450

Grand Seiko 9SA4

Power Reserve

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$11,600

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