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Grand Seiko SLGW007vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

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SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000
Tangente 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 38 date
MSRP $3,320

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00738.6mm
Tangente 38 date37.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00780h
Tangente 38 date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SLGW00730m
Tangente 38 date30m
MSRP
SLGW007$10,000
Tangente 38 date$3,320

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
37.5mm
Thickness
9.95mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9SA4
DUW 4101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,000
$3,320

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

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