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Grand Seiko SLGC001vsZelos GT

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SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGC00143.2mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
SLGC00172h
GT40h
Water Resistance
SLGC001100m
GT100m
MSRP
SLGC001$14,700
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.2mm
42mm
Thickness
15.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SC5
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$14,700
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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