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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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