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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
Tetra 27
NOMOS GlashütteTetra 27
MSRP $2,400
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
Tetra 2727.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
Tetra 2743 hoursh
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
Tetra 2750m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
Tetra 27$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
27.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
6.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
38.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Alpha | manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$2,400
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