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Grand Seiko SLGW004vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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SLGW004
Grand SeikoSLGW004
MSRP $30,000
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00438.8mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00480h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00430m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
SLGW004$30,000
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.8mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30,000
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGW004

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 is praised for its elegant, faithful reissue design and impressive technical execution, featuring a new 9SA4 hi-beat manual-winding movement with an 80-hour power reserve and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the sharp case facets, double-signed dial, and beautifully decorated movement visible through the display caseback, along with an enjoyable winding experience. One reviewer noted a desire for better water resistance and expressed a dislike for the etched sapphire case back. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW004 highly for its elegant design and technically impressive movement.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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