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Lorier ZephyrvsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
SLGW00530m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$9,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

Grand Seiko SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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