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Grand Seiko SLGC006vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SLGC006
Grand SeikoSLGC006
MSRP $22,600
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGC00643.2mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SLGC00672h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SLGC006100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SLGC006$22,600
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
43.2mm
44mm
Thickness
15.4mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SC5
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,600
$559

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGC006

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGC006's stunning copper Mount Iwate dial and its high-frequency Caliber 9SC5 movement, which operates at 36,000vph and achieves accuracy between -3/+5 seconds per day with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the watch's large 43.2mm size, though some find the Evolution 9 case design improves wearability. Criticisms include the $22,600 price point, the 4:30 date window placement, and the lack of bracelet micro-adjustment. Opinions on the dial are split, with some finding it beautiful and others comparing it to rust or the Australian outback. Some question the extent of the gold accents for a "two-tone" designation. Overall, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SLGC006's striking aesthetics and advanced movement, but debate its value proposition and certain design choices.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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