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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsGrand Seiko SLGH017

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
SLGH01740mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
SLGH01780h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
SLGH017100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
SLGH017$10,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
9SA5
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$10,500

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Grand Seiko SLGH017

Grand Seiko SLGH017 owners and reviewers widely praise its impeccable finishing on the applied markers and handset, and its lightweight titanium case and bracelet. The high-beat 9SA5 movement is noted for its approximately 80-hour power reserve, with accuracy figures reported by owners ranging from +4 sec/day to +5 to -3 seconds per day, though some owners express concerns about accuracy deviating significantly from specifications. Some find the "Night Birch" dial stunning and appreciate the Evo 9 case design, while others note the dial texture appears less pronounced on its matte black surface and criticize the handset's proportions and lack of lume. The Grand Seiko SLGH017 is priced at €10,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGH017 highly for its lightweight titanium construction and impeccable finishing.

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