Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $6,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGH281 — a $5,725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Grand Seiko SBGH281 uses the 9S85.

Side by side

Nodus NomadvsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Grand Seiko SBGH281

sbgh281g

MSRP $6,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

SBGH28140mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

SBGH28155h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

SBGH281100m

MSRP

Nomad$575

SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

Dial Color

Matte

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

9S85

Power Reserve

41h

55h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$6,300

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