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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

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SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
MSRP $6,158

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm41h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm200m
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm$6,158

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40.8mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9RB1
NORQAIN NN08S
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$6,158

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm is lauded for its lightweight, shock-resistant 42mm Norteq composite case, contributing to a comfortable wear. Reviewers highlight its good legibility despite the skeletonized dial and its robust 200m water resistance, positioning it as a versatile sports watch. It is powered by a COSC-certified NB08S automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some find its price of €5,550 high for what they perceive as a whimsical design. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm for its innovative case construction and comfortable, legible design.

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