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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Manual
Quartz
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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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