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Grand Seiko SBGW291vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW29136.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGW29172h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGW291100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGW291$5,300
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.7mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
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

2 specs
Caliber
9S64
ETA 7001
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

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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