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Grand Seiko SBGE307vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SBGE307
Grand SeikoSBGE307
MSRP $11,500
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE30744.5mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SBGE30772h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SBGE307200m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SBGE307$11,500
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
38.6mm
Thickness
14.9mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
9SA4
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,500
$11,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE307

The Grand Seiko SBGE307 is praised for its unique "lion's mane" textured ivory dial and angular, modern titanium case featuring Zaratsu polishing. Reviewers highlight the aggressive, claw-shaped lugs and the contrasting hairline finishing, as well as the brownish-red GMT hand as a notable accent. The watch is powered by the 9R66 Spring Drive movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy rated at +/- 15 seconds per month by one source, and +/- 1 second per day by another. It is priced at $10,700 USD and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, reviewers find the Grand Seiko SBGE307 to be a striking timepiece distinguished by its textured dial and sharp case finishing.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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