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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsBoldr The Boys

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
The Boys200m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38.6mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Seiko NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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