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Henry Archer ØhavvsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Øhav
Henry ArcherØhav
MSRP $5,499
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Øhav40mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Øhav40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Øhav200m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Øhav$5,499
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11.45mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Titanium
Gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,499
$273,000

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What people say

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Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its quality, finish, and dial that comes alive in direct light, with applied indices creating a depth effect and good lume. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box, and its mirror-polished rehaut is a highlight. However, the date window is consistently noted as very small and illegible, and one owner found the crown could be grippier, though winding is smooth. Some owners are disappointed that the dial effect is not as bright as website photos suggest and that the pattern is identical across colorways. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial's depth effect and excellent out-of-the-box accuracy.

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.

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