Grand Seiko SLGH017

Grand Seiko SLGH017 owners and reviewers widely praise its impeccable finishing on applied markers and handset, the mesmerizing "Night Birch" dial that comes alive under light, and the lightweight titanium construction. The high-beat 9SA5 movement is also noted as beautiful, with one owner reporting approximately 80 hours power reserve and accuracy within spec at +4 sec/day, while another saw +5 to -3 seconds per day. However, some find the SLGH017 appears thick or wide, and a few prefer the classic case design and dial of other models. Concerns are raised about the handset's proportions and the lack of lume, with some owners reporting accuracy issues with the 9SA5 movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGH017 highly for its stunning dial and finishing, despite some reservations about its case proportions and lume.