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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
DUW 6101
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$16,100

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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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