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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsGrand Seiko SLGW004

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
SLGW004
Grand SeikoSLGW004
MSRP $30,000

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
SLGW00438.8mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
SLGW00480h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
SLGW00430m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
SLGW004$30,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
38.8mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Titanium
Gold

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$30,000

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What people say

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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.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

Grand Seiko SLGW004

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 is praised for its elegant, faithful reissue design and impressive technical execution, featuring a new 9SA4 hi-beat manual-winding movement with an 80-hour power reserve and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the sharp case facets, double-signed dial, and beautifully decorated movement visible through the display caseback, along with an enjoyable winding experience. One reviewer noted a desire for better water resistance and expressed a dislike for the etched sapphire case back. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW004 highly for its elegant design and technically impressive movement.

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