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Grand Seiko SLGA001vsWilliam Wood Fearless

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SLGA001
Grand SeikoSLGA001
MSRP $11,100
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA00146.9mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
SLGA001120h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
SLGA001100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
SLGA001$11,100
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46.9mm
39mm
Thickness
16mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
39mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA5
Seiko NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$920

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA001

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is praised for its impressive technical achievements, including a new, slimmer Spring Drive movement with a five-day power reserve and exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day. Reviewers note the 47mm titanium case, despite its substantial dimensions, wears more comfortably due to its titanium construction, short lugs, and virtually scratch-proof finish. The watch features a 600-meter water resistance and is limited to 700 pieces, priced at $11,100. On balance, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA001 a highly capable dive watch, with its technological advancements in the Spring Drive movement being a key highlight.

From video reviewers

The watch's Spring Drive movement, specifically the Cal.9RA5, offers a 120-hour power reserve. A notable trade-off is the watch's relatively large size, with a case diameter of 46.9mm and thickness of 16.0mm, which may not suit those with smaller wrists. The high price point may be a trade-off for some buyers.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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