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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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