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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagnevsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion neomatik champagne36.4mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
Orion neomatik champagne43 hoursh
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
Orion neomatik champagne50m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
Orion neomatik champagne$4,410
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36.4mm
40mm
Thickness
8.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
72h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,410
$8,800

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne's in-house automatic movement and thin 9.5mm profile, with some finding its timekeeping comparable to COSC-certified watches. The champagne dial color scheme is frequently highlighted as fantastic. However, one owner notes that the largest size appears off due to proportions or the date window, and the crown reportedly rolls back slightly when winding, a trait described as normal. Some owners suggest the Orion neomatik offers better value at a discount. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne highly for its excellent dress watch proportions and attractive champagne dial at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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