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Grand Seiko SLGW005vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SLGW005
Grand SeikoSLGW005
MSRP $9,700
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00538.8mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00580h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00530m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SLGW005$9,700
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.8mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,700
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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