Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SLGW007 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $10,000 for the Grand Seiko SLGW007 — a $7,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SLGW007 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SLGW007 wears larger at 38.6mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 9.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SLGW007 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SLGW007 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SLGW007 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SLGW007 runs a manual caliber (9SA4), while the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Grand Seiko SLGW007vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Grand Seiko SLGW007

slgw007g

MSRP $10,000

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SLGW00738.6mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

SLGW00780h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

SLGW00730m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

SLGW007$10,000

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.6mm

29mm

Thickness

9.95mm

8.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

33.4mm

Lug Width

20mm

14mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Caseback

Solid

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

9SA4

L592.5

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,000

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Time + Tide

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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