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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.6mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Seiko Instruments NH34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$380

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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.

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.

HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

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