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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
35mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9SA4
6R51
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$1,900

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

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