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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsNodus Sector II Dive GMT

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Sector II Dive GMT100m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Sector II Dive GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R65
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$575

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What people say

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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.

Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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