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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9RB2
4R35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$475

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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