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Grand Seiko SBGW281vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve

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SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW28137.3mm
Tangente date power reserve35mm
Power Reserve
SBGW28172h
Tangente date power reserve42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGW28130m
Tangente date power reserve50m
MSRP
SBGW281$4,900
Tangente date power reserve$3,820

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.3mm
35mm
Thickness
11.7mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
45mm
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
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S64
DUW 4401
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$3,820

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve's classic 37.5mm sizing, white dial, blued hands, and red power reserve indicator. Reviewers highlight the thin, well-proportioned case and the admirable, thin DUW 4601 hand-wound movement with a 52-hour power reserve. Some find the dual date display unnecessary, and the blue dial's ring date can be difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve for its elegant design and well-executed movement.

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