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Rolex Day-DatevsGrand Seiko SBGD228
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At a glance
17 of 29 specs differDiameter
Day-Date36mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Day-Date70h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Day-Date100m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Day-Date$69,000
SBGD228$273,000
Full specifications
Case
8 specsCategory
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
44.5mm
Thickness
—
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
52mm
Lug Width
—
23mm
Material
18kt Everose Gold
Gold
Finish
18 kt Everose gold
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid
Crystal & Dial
3 specsAR Coating
—
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied
Movement
5 specsCaliber
3255
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
70h
192h
Jewels
32
25
Complications
Day-Date
None
Pricing
1 specsMSRP
$69,000
$273,000
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