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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
SLGW005$9,700

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
Stainless Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$9,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

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