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Grand Seiko Snowflake vs White Birch

Two Grand Seiko references, SBGA211G and SLGH005G, compared on the figures Grand Seiko publishes. Both product pages were read again on October 16, 2026.

Illustration of the Grand Seiko Heritage SBGA211 “Snowflake”, to scale SBGA211 Snowflake SBGA211G Illustration of the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGH005 “White Birch”, to scale SLGH005 White Birch SLGH005G
Both drawn to the same scale from the published diameter, lug-to-lug and lug width. Colours are read from the official photos.

What differs

  • Larger diameter: SBGA211 Snowflake, by 1 mm (41 mm vs 40 mm).
  • Thinner case: SLGH005 White Birch, by 0.8 mm (11.7 mm vs 12.5 mm).
  • Shorter lug-to-lug: SLGH005 White Birch, by 2 mm (47 mm vs 49 mm).
  • Different lug widths: SBGA211 Snowflake, 20 mm; SLGH005 White Birch, 22 mm.
  • Same water resistance: 100 m.
  • Case material: SBGA211 Snowflake, titanium; SLGH005 White Birch, stainless steel.
  • Different calibres: SBGA211 Snowflake, 9R65; SLGH005 White Birch, 9SA5.
  • Movement: SBGA211 Snowflake, Spring Drive, self-winding; SLGH005 White Birch, automatic.
  • Longer power reserve: SLGH005 White Birch (about 80 h vs about 72 h).

Side by side

Every figure on this page is the brand’s own, from the product pages listed under Sources.

Specification SBGA211 SnowflakeSBGA211G SLGH005 White BirchSLGH005G Difference
Case material Titanium Stainless steel
Case diameter 41 mm 40 mm 1 mm
Case thickness 12.5 mm 11.7 mm 0.8 mm
Lug-to-lug 49 mm 47 mm 2 mm
Lug width 20 mm 22 mm 2 mm
Water resistance 100 m 100 m Same
Calibre 9R65 9SA5
Type Spring Drive, self-winding Automatic
Power reserve about 72 h about 80 h 8 h
Frequency — 36,000 vph (5 Hz)

Sources

Full page and wrist-fit check: Grand Seiko Heritage SBGA211 “Snowflake”, Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGH005 “White Birch”

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