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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
SBGD201
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Seiko NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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