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Yeah it’s mostly that I prefer the more vintage size of the SJE. But I really like the size of the SLA too, it’s not big, it’s just more modern.
Each has their pros and cons. The SLA has the nicer movement and a nicer crown I think. The SJE has a fractionally cleaner dial and case. But the differences are tiny really, that’s why I can’t justify keeping both when there are other things I want to add to the collection.
Ta, it was always the plan to keep whichever of the SLA017 and SJE093 I liked more, and the SJE won - but not without a lot of hand-wringing. It's a lovely watch, the SLA.
(Btw, I say papes, it has the manual and retailer-stamped warranty card but not the original bill of sale / receipt.)