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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsNodus Sector II Dive GMT

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Sector II Dive GMT100m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Sector II Dive GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R66
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$575

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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