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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
9.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
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
$84,000
$899

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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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