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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S66
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$16,100

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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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