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Grand Seiko SLGW005vsStudio Underd0g The Manhattan

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SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700
The Manhattan
Studio Underd0gThe Manhattan
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00538.8mm
The Manhattan39.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00580h
The Manhattan40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00530m
The Manhattan
MSRP
SLGW005$9,700
The Manhattan$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
38.8mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,700
$1,000

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

Studio Underd0g The Manhattan

Studio Underd0g The Manhattan is widely praised for its captivating amber fumé sunray dial with a raised sapphire disc, creating unique depth and animation. Owners appreciate the comfortable 38mm cushion case and the tactile winding feel of the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement. Some in the community note the dial's design elements are reminiscent of Fears. The watch offers 10atm water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Manhattan highly for its distinctive dial and comfortable wearability.

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