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Grand Seiko SBGW258vsGrand Seiko SLGB006

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SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000
SLGB006
Grand SeikoSLGB006
MSRP $43,600

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25838mm
SLGB00637mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25872h
SLGB00672h
Water Resistance
SBGW25830m
SLGB006100m
MSRP
SBGW258$26,000
SLGB006$43,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S64
9RB2
Type
Manual
Spring Drive

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,000
$43,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

Grand Seiko SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

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