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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Thickness
12.4mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
9S66
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
72h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$5,400

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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