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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Tangomat GMT
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat GMT
MSRP $5,740

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Tangomat GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Tangomat GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Tangomat GMT30m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Tangomat GMT$5,740

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
50.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S66
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$5,740

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT for its elegant Bauhaus design, detailed finishing, and true in-house GMT movement, with many considering it excellent value. The watch's simplicity and user-friendly world time dial are highlighted as refreshing departures from busy designs. Some owners find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, and the GMT function, which uses a disk adjusted by a pusher, is noted as requiring manual adjustment and can be less convenient than a traditional hour hand for some users. One owner reported a daily accuracy drift of 25-35 seconds, while another experienced accidental pressing of the timezone pusher. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT highly for its unique in-house GMT complication and refined aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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