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Grand Seiko SLGB001vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The bottom line

The 37mm SLGB001 wears 5mm narrower than the 42mm Straton Yacht Racer Quartz — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

Where to get them

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Grand Seiko SLGB001
Grand Seiko SLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00137mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00172h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
SLGB001100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
SLGB001$39,000
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
48mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Miyota 6S21
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,000
$349

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