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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
37mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
18mm
Material
Gold
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$499

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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 x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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