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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
29.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
40.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S65
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$2,930

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

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