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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsGrand Seiko STGK031

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
STGK031
Grand SeikoSTGK031
MSRP $6,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
STGK03130mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
STGK03150h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
STGK031100m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
STGK031$6,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
30mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
9S27
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$6,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 STGK031

Grand Seiko STGK031 owners widely praise its subtle, light pink dial that shifts to appear white or silver depending on lighting, its refined 30mm case size, and its simple elegance. Some find the 30mm sizing perfect for wearability, with one owner noting it is ideal for those who find 38mm watches too large. The Zaratsu polishing is also a noted strength. However, the Calibre 9S27 movement has a 50-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +8 to -3 seconds per day, which some consider modest for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko STGK031 highly for its versatile dial and refined 30mm case.

From video reviewers

The 50-hour power reserve of the Calibre 9S27 movement is a shared strength. The 36mm lug-to-lug measurement is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the premium feel of the polished stainless steel case and bracelet compared to Zaratsu polishing.

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