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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S86
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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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