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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date blackvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black42mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black42 hoursh
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black300m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black$5,050
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.3mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
72h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,050
$11,100

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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black

The NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black is widely praised for its sporty yet minimalist design, slim 10.2mm to 10.9mm case, and a new bracelet that enhances wearability for larger wrists. Owners and reviewers highlight its legible dial with ample lume, the functional quick-date mechanism allowing adjustment forward or backward, and 300 meters of water resistance. Some owners find the 42mm case size and its lug-to-lug distance large, with one noting the bracelet is a fingerprint magnet and suggesting alternative straps for comfort and aesthetics. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black highly for its blend of sporty utility, slim profile, and innovative date complication.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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