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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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