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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38.3mm
Thickness
14.4mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S66
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$3,700

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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 Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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