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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
13.1mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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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