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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Tangente neomatik blue gold35mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Tangente neomatik blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Tangente neomatik blue gold50m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Tangente neomatik blue gold$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
35mm
Thickness
13.1mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S65
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$4,250

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beauty and exceptionally thin case, with some finding the dial too busy. The in-house DUW 3001 movement is noted as a positive, though some variants lack lume and the clasp on the 39mm model can chafe. One owner found the Gold Neomatik Dore 18ct overpriced for its functionality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its aesthetic appeal and slim profile at its price point.

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