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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Tangente neomatik blue gold35mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Tangente neomatik blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Tangente neomatik blue gold50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Tangente neomatik blue gold$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
10.5mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
DUW 3001
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$4,250

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beauty and exceptionally thin case, with some finding the dial too busy. The in-house DUW 3001 movement is noted as a positive, though some variants lack lume and the clasp on the 39mm model can chafe. One owner found the Gold Neomatik Dore 18ct overpriced for its functionality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its aesthetic appeal and slim profile at its price point.

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