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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SLGB006

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600
What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

Grand Seiko SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
SLGB00637mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
SLGB00672h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
SLGB006100m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
SLGB006$43,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$43,600
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