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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39.9mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
49.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S66
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$6,870

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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 Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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