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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
30mm
Thickness
11.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
8mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
6N01
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$350

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

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