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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488
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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.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R01
Miyota 9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$488
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