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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Super Chronomat Automatic 38
BreitlingSuper Chronomat Automatic 38
MSRP $24,900
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
What people say

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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. One owner notes a 42-hour power reserve and a caution against setting the time backward between 8 AM and 3 PM. Another owner experienced accuracy and power reserve issues requiring service. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 highly for its distinctive size and finishing, despite some reports of timekeeping inconsistencies.

Grand Seiko SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$24,900
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11.88mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
192h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,900
$273,000
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