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NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatikvsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Orion gold neomatik
NOMOS GlashütteOrion gold neomatik
MSRP $16,400
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Orion gold neomatik36.4mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Orion gold neomatik43 hoursh
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Orion gold neomatik30m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Orion gold neomatik$16,400
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36.4mm
44.5mm
Thickness
8.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
23mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
192h
Jewels
37
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,400
$273,000

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatik

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatik as a beautiful and versatile dress watch, with some calling it a favorite purchase. Reviewers highlight the dial's subtle texture and color-shifting qualities, accentuated by raised gold indices, offering stylistic versatility for its minimal design. Some owners consider the thin, in-house automatic movement and overall quality to justify the price, though others suggest purchasing at a discount or on the secondary market. Concerns are raised about its potential delicacy and wearability due to the "all dial" design. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatik highly for its visually dynamic dial and versatile dress-casual aesthetic.

Grand Seiko SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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