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Grand Seiko SLGB005vsWolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

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SLGB005
Grand SeikoSLGB005
MSRP $11,100
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
WolbrookOutrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
MSRP $215

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB00537mm
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3838mm
Power Reserve
SLGB00572h
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3840h
Water Resistance
SLGB005100m
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38120m
MSRP
SLGB005$11,100
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
Stainless Steel
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
$11,100
$215

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB005

The Grand Seiko SLGB005 is widely praised for its stunning "Ice Forest" smoked purple dial, inspired by frost-covered trees, and its compact 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case. It is powered by the 9RB2 Spring Drive caliber, noted for its exceptional accuracy of ±3 seconds per month or ±20 seconds per year, and offers a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers consistently highlight the dial's mesmerizing beauty and the case's sculpted design as significant strengths. However, multiple sources express disappointment that the Grand Seiko SLGB005 omits the micro-adjustment clasp found on other models, especially considering its $11,100 price point, though one reviewer found this did not detract from wearability. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB005 highly for its visually arresting dial and precise Spring Drive movement, despite the clasp oversight.

From video reviewers

The watch features a ±3 seconds per month accurate Ultra Fine Accuracy Calibre 9RB2 movement. The Ever-Brilliant Steel finish has polishing flaws that detract from the watch's appearance. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer citing ±3 seconds per month and another ±10 seconds per month.

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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