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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40.8mm
Thickness
20mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
15m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Date Boutique Edition (Event)
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,625
$12,400

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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