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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsGrand Seiko SLGW004

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Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
SLGW004
Grand SeikoSLGW004
MSRP $30,000
What people say

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

Grand Seiko SLGW004

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 is praised for its elegant, faithful reissue design and impressive technical execution, featuring a new 9SA4 hi-beat manual-winding movement with an 80-hour power reserve and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the sharp case facets, double-signed dial, and beautifully decorated movement visible through the display caseback, along with an enjoyable winding experience. One reviewer noted a desire for better water resistance and expressed a dislike for the etched sapphire case back. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW004 highly for its elegant design and technically impressive movement.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lady-Datejust28mm
SLGW00438.8mm
Power Reserve
Lady-Datejust55h
SLGW00480h
Water Resistance
Lady-Datejust100m
SLGW00430m
MSRP
Lady-Datejust$16,450
SLGW004$30,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
38.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Gem-set
Gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2236
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
80h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,450
$30,000
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