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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGZ003
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
9.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
ETA 7001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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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