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Grand Seiko SLGA015vsTudor Pelagos 39

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SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600
Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01543.8mm
Pelagos 3940mm
Power Reserve
SLGA015120h
Pelagos 3970h
Water Resistance
SLGA015200m
Pelagos 39200m
MSRP
SLGA015$12,600
Pelagos 39$5,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
$578
Lume
None
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA5
MT5400
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,600
$5,625

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

Tudor Pelagos 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

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