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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsTissot Heritage 1938

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
39mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$925

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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