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Grand Seiko SLGA009vsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

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SLGA009
Grand SeikoSLGA009
MSRP $9,800
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA00940mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SLGA009120h
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
SLGA009100m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
SLGA009$9,800
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,800
$399

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA009

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 "White Birch II" is praised for its Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2 movement, offering exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day and a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its refined dial texture, inspired by Shinshu forests, and the Series 9 design with a frost-finished movement. The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case and a power reserve indicator on the movement bridge. However, its price of $8,600 to $9,100 USD is noted as relatively expensive, reflecting Grand Seiko's increasing price points. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA009 a highly refined timepiece, with its advanced Spring Drive movement and aesthetic improvements being key strengths.

Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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