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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsStudio Underd0g The Gimlet

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
The Gimlet39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
The Gimlet40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
The Gimlet
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
The Gimlet$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
44.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
23mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$1,000

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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.

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

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