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Grand Seiko SBGA293vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA29340.2mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGA29372h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGA293100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGA293$5,200
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
37mm
Thickness
12.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
ETA 7001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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