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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
11.7mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SA5
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$11,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SLGH017

Grand Seiko SLGH017 owners and reviewers widely praise its impeccable finishing on the applied markers and handset, and its lightweight titanium case and bracelet. The high-beat 9SA5 movement is noted for its approximately 80-hour power reserve, with accuracy figures reported by owners ranging from +4 sec/day to +5 to -3 seconds per day, though some owners express concerns about accuracy deviating significantly from specifications. Some find the "Night Birch" dial stunning and appreciate the Evo 9 case design, while others note the dial texture appears less pronounced on its matte black surface and criticize the handset's proportions and lack of lume. The Grand Seiko SLGH017 is priced at €10,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGH017 highly for its lightweight titanium construction and impeccable finishing.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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