Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
Tangente 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 38 date
MSRP $3,320

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
Tangente 38 date37.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
Tangente 38 date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
Tangente 38 date30m
MSRP
SBGZ003
Tangente 38 date$3,320

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47.7mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R02
DUW 4101
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
84h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,320

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Grand Seiko SBGZ003 vs NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.