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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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