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Grand Seiko SLGC001vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGC00143.2mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SLGC00172h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SLGC001100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SLGC001$14,700
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43.2mm
38mm
Thickness
15.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SC5
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$14,700
$428

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGC001

The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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