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Grand Seiko SBGR299vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR29942mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
SBGR29972h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGR299100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
SBGR299$4,300
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.1mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S61
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,300
$3,700

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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