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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsZelos Great White 43

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SA5
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$599

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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