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Grand Seiko SBGY007vsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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SBGY007
Grand SeikoSBGY007
MSRP $8,900
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY00738.5mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
SBGY00772h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGY00730m
Zürich date50m
MSRP
SBGY007$8,900
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39.8mm
Thickness
10.2mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
DUW 5101
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,900
$5,570

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY007

Grand Seiko SBGY007 owners and reviewers widely praise its stunning, textured blue dial, inspired by frozen Lake Suwa, and its clean, time-only aesthetic. The watch is lauded for its impeccable finishing, including high polish and Zaratsu polishing, and its classic, thin 38.5mm stainless steel dress case. The hand-wound Spring Drive Caliber 9R31 movement is noted for its accuracy, rated to ±1 second per day, and a 72-hour power reserve, with its power reserve indicator discreetly placed on the case back. While some reviewers suggest room for improvement in Grand Seiko's pricing structure, the $8,300 USD price is seen by others as a relatively affordable entry into the brand's high-end offerings. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGY007 is highly regarded for its exceptional dial artistry and refined finishing at its price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

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