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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

Grand Seiko SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
SBGZ003
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38.8mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10.4mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
9SA4
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
84h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,700
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