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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsWolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
WolbrookOutrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
MSRP $215

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3838mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3840h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38120m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38$215

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
46.5mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
120m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Seiko VH60
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$215

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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 for its excellent finishing, attractive design, and smooth 4-tick-per-second mecaquartz movement. The bright and long-lasting lume, easy-to-use crown, 38mm case with 20mm drilled lugs, and 120m water resistance are also noted positively. The Hesalite box crystal and beads of rice bracelet contribute to its vintage feel, powered by a Seiko VH60 mecaquartz movement. Some owners find the 38mm size too small for their preference. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 highly for its finishing and vintage aesthetic at the price.

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