Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $6,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGH263 — a $5,625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Nodus Nomad is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGH263.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Grand Seiko SBGH263 uses the 9S85.

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Nodus NomadvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Grand Seiko SBGH263

sbgh263g

MSRP $6,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

SBGH26339.5mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

SBGH26355h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

SBGH26330m

MSRP

Nomad$575

SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

Dial Color

Matte

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

9S85

Power Reserve

41h

55h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$6,200

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