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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.6mm
37mm
Thickness
9.95mm
10mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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