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Grand Seiko SLGA015vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

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SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGA01543.8mm
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Power Reserve
SLGA015120h
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SLGA015200m
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
MSRP
SLGA015$12,600
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9RA5
DUW 6101
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
120h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,600
$6,030

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date is noted for its well-finished, supple steel bracelet made of 145 parts and its ability to retain a minimalist Bauhaus design. It features the slim DUW6101 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and a forward/backward quick-date mechanism, offering 300m water resistance. Reviewers question its actual diving appropriateness due to the lack of a diving bezel, and its larger 42mm case size is debated as less "authentically Nomos." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date for its refined bracelet and enduring design despite its larger dimensions.

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