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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsHELM Vanuatu

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.6mm
42mm
Thickness
9.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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