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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.3mm
Thickness
10.5mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
DUW 5001
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$3,700

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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 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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