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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
37mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Platinum

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9R01
9RB2
Power Reserve
192h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$39,000

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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