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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
50mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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