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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsNodus Sector II GMT

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
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
Domed
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
$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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