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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
37.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
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
9SA4
DUW 4001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$2,570

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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