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Published on 2/5/2024 - Last modified on 2/5/2024
Grand Seiko SLGH003 “Grand Seiko SLGH003: When James Bond Meets Mount Fuji” Imagine 007 wearing this watch in the middle of a secret mission atop the Japanese mountains. The SLGH003 would be his ultimate weapon, more precise than his most sophisticated gadgets. So, dive into the world of horological espionage with our review of the Grand Seiko SLGH003! Of course, let’s dive into the deep waters of Japanese fine watchmaking, where the hands are more precise than the sermons of a Zen monk and the dials shine like stars in a cloudless sky. The Grand Seiko SLGH003 is much more than just a watch; it is the embodiment of Japanese excellence, with a hint of sarcasm and a pinch of audacity. Grand Seiko SLGH003: Japanese Craftsmanship at Its Finest Japanese Fine Watchmaking Imagine yourself in a secret workshop at the foot of Mount Fuji, where master watchmakers wield their tools with samurai precision. This is where the SLGH003 comes to life. It is the result of years of craftsmanship, tradition and innovation. Forget the clichés about Swiss and German watches. Japanese fine watchmaking is a force in its own right, and the SLGH003 is living proof. An Affordable Masterpiece Some people think that fine watchmaking is reserved for billionaires and eccentric collectors. Well, think again! The SLGH003 is an affordable gem. Its price, while more than a cheese pizza, is far from exorbitant. You don’t have to sell a kidney or take out a loan for three generations to afford it. It’s there, within reach, ready to make you forget your earthly worries. The Perfect Balance The SLGH003 juggles tradition and modernity like a tightrope walker above an erupting volcano. Its Hi-Beat 9SA5 movement beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour, as if each second were a katana strike. The finishes, worthy of the greatest masters, recall the Zen gardens of Kinkaku-ji. And yet, it remains humble, without boasting or pretension. In fact: The Grand Seiko SLGH003 is a delicious paradox. It is the watch you wear to a society dinner, but also the one you take hiking in the mountains. It is understated elegance, sophistication without ostentation. So, my friends, look no further. Japanese fine watchmaking has a name: SLGH003. And she's waiting for you, ready to seduce you, without you having to sell a single organ.
ChuckMaddox own this watch for 1 to 3 years
3.8
4.0
Emotion
4.0
Design
4.5
Accuracy
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Robustness
3.5
Value for money
Secondary
Significance in a collection
Main
Rarely
Frequency to be worn
Often
Pleasure
Main motivation for buying
Investment
This review is the subjective opinion of a Dialicious community member and not of Achille SAS or its teams
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