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Grand Seiko SLGA019vsZelos Nova 37

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SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01940mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SLGA019120h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SLGA019100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SLGA019$11,000
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
ETA 7001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,000
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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