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Grand Seiko SLGB003vsYema Granvelle CMM.29

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SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400
Granvelle CMM.29
YemaGranvelle CMM.29
MSRP $1,913

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00337mm
Granvelle CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00372h
Granvelle CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
SLGB003100m
Granvelle CMM.2950m
MSRP
SLGB003$11,400
Granvelle CMM.29$1,913

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Yema CMM.29
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,400
$1,913

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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.

Yema Granvelle CMM.29

Owners praise the Yema Granvelle CMM.29's gorgeous dial, noting its guilloché pattern and carved hour indices that catch the light. One owner describes the movement as a "feast for the eyes" but finds the watch frustrating at work due to its lack of a specific function. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Granvelle CMM.29 for its visually striking dial and movement finishing, with some finding its utility limited in certain professional contexts.

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