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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
14.4mm
16mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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