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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsVaer Atlas

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SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40.8mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$699

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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