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Phoibos Eagle RayvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray41mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray40h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray200m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
Eagle Ray$360
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$5,400

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible price point.

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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