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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
14.7mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
37mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
ETA 7001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$899

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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.

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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