Comparison
Grand Seiko SBGW231 vs Nomos Glashütte 164
Sourced specs side by side. A value is highlighted only where one is objectively greater (power reserve); size and the rest are a matter of taste. unknown means no sourced value yet.
At a glance
- Both use a manual movement.
- Nomos Glashütte 164 is 0.2 mm larger (37.5 mm vs 37.3 mm).
- Both cases are stainless steel.
- Grand Seiko SBGW231 has the longer power reserve (72 vs 43 hours).
| Spec | SBGW231 | 164 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Grand Seiko | Nomos Glashütte |
| Family | Heritage | Tangente |
| Reference | SBGW231 | 164 |
| Production start | unknown | unknown |
| Production end | unknown | unknown |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Retail price | unknown | unknown |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Diameter | 37.3 mm | 37.5 mm |
| Nomos Glashütte 164 is 0.2 mm larger | ||
| Movement | Manual | Manual |
| Caliber | Grand Seiko 9S64 | Nomos Glashütte Alpha |
| Winding | Manual | Manual |
| Power reserve | 72 hourslonger | 43 hours |
| Jewels | unknown | 17 |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph | 21,600 vph |
| Complications | unknown | unknown |