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Grand Seiko SBGH281vsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

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SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28140mm
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28155h
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGH281100m
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m
MSRP
SBGH281$6,300
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
29.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
40.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S85
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
55h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$2,930

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

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