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Grand Seiko SLGA015vsHELM Vanuatu

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SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01543.8mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
SLGA015120h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
SLGA015200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
SLGA015$12,600
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9RA5
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,600
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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