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Pinion Pure BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Bronze
Gold

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9R01
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
45h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$273,000

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What people say

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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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