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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Tetra 27 duo
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27 duo
MSRP $2,090

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Tetra 27 duo27.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Tetra 27 duo53 hoursh
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Tetra 27 duo50m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Tetra 27 duo$2,090

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37mm
27.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
6.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
38.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9RB2
DUW 4001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$2,090

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its ideal small and light wearing dimensions, beautiful dial that shifts with lighting, and gorgeous blued hands, with some finding its 27mm size perfect for vintage preferences. The watch is noted for its precise, Art Deco-inspired design and good finishing. However, some owners and reviewers consider the 27.5mm size too small, labeling it a women's watch, though others find it unisex and note its square shape can make it wear larger. One owner flags the buckle as disappointingly generic and the grey suede strap as prone to getting dirty. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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