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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
44mm
Thickness
14.4mm
16mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$559

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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 Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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