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Grand Seiko SLGA019vsZelos Artemis

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SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01940mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SLGA019120h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SLGA019100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SLGA019$11,000
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Thickness
11.8mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
120h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,000
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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