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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsYema Flygraf Pilot

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SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40.8mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
Sellita SW200
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$990

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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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