Which is cheaper, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne is the cheaper of the two at $4,190, against $5,400 for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a $1,210 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 36mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGM221.

Which has a longer power reserve, the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 43 hours hours on the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne.

What movement does the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

Both watches run automatic movements — the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne uses the DUW 3001 and the Grand Seiko SBGM221 uses the 9S66.

Side by side

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagnevsGrand Seiko SBGM221

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig neomatik champagne

283

MSRP $4,190

Grand Seiko SBGM221

sbgm221g

MSRP $5,400

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ludwig neomatik champagne36mm

SBGM22139.5mm

Power Reserve

Ludwig neomatik champagne43 hoursh

SBGM22172h

Water Resistance

Ludwig neomatik champagne50m

SBGM22130m

MSRP

Ludwig neomatik champagne$4,190

SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Champagne

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

DUW 3001

9S66

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

43 hoursh

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,190

$5,400

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