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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S85
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
55h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$16,100

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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