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Grand Seiko SLGB001vsZelos Artemis

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SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00137mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00172h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SLGB001100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SLGB001$39,000
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$39,000
$1,899

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What people say

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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.

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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