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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
SBGD201
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Platinum
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R01
DUW 6101
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
192h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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