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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.6mm
Thickness
13.1mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$11,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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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