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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsNodus Sector II Sport

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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