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Grand Seiko · Evolution 9

Grand Seiko SLGC001

Chronograph

$14,700
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Case

Diameter
43.2mm
Thickness
15.3mm
Lug-to-lug
51.5mm
Lug width
23mm
Material
Titanium
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Grand Seiko 9SC5
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
72h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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SLGC001 collection · 18 watches

SLGA001
SLGA00146.9mm
SLGA009
SLGA00940mm
SLGA015
SLGA01543.8mm
SLGA019
SLGA01940mm
SLGB001
SLGB00137mm
SLGB003
SLGB00337mm
SLGB005
SLGB00537mm
SLGB006
SLGB00637mm
SLGB023
SLGB02340.8mm
SLGC006
SLGC00643.2mm
SLGC009
SLGC00943mm
SLGH005
SLGH00540mm
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SLGH017SLGW003SLGW004SLGW005SLGW007

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02The community take

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The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

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