Retter Watches MistralvsGrand Seiko SLGW005
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Mistral
SLGW005
Diameter
38mm
38.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
lowest
43.7mm
Thickness
6.8mm
lowest
10.4mm
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
Power Reserve
45h
80h
highest
MSRP
n/a
$9,700
Movement
ETA/Peseux 7001
Grand Seiko 9SA4
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Retter Watches Mistral is lauded for its elegant, ultra-thin 6.8mm case and refined, retro 38mm profile with soldered lugs, featuring a unique multi-level dial with textural depth and a well-decorated manual-wind ETA 7001 movement. Some reviewers note that the minute hand could be longer to reach the minute track and that legibility may be an issue due to hand similarity. On balance, reviewers praise the Retter Watches Mistral for its sophisticated design and value at its preorder price, highlighting the attractive manual-wind movement.
Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGW005 for its exceptionally pleasing manual winding action and beautiful case finishing, adhering to the brand's Grammar of Design. Reviewers note its handsome appearance as a faithful recreation of a 1968 model, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a creamy dial that owners find pure and elegant. One owner finds the Grand Seiko SLGW005 expensive but finely finished, feeling it is worth the money and has no regrets. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its satisfying winding feel and elegant, detailed finishing.
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