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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.6mm
Thickness
11.4mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
45mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
9SA4
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$11,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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