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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsYema Superman Steel CMM.10

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Superman Steel CMM.10
YemaSuperman Steel CMM.10
MSRP $1,890

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Superman Steel CMM.1039mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Superman Steel CMM.1040h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Superman Steel CMM.10300m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Superman Steel CMM.10$1,890

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
23mm
19mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Yema CMM.10
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$1,890

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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.

Yema Superman Steel CMM.10

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 for its refined casework, including polished lug bevels and an elegant crown guard, and its comfortable 39mm x 10.5mm dimensions. The glossy black lacquer dial and bezel insert are noted for adding depth, and the in-house CMM.10 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner observing a loss of only 2 seconds over 2 days. The scales bracelet is described as gorgeous and nearly invisible on the wrist, though some find its polished center links too flashy. One reviewer flagged the signature bezel lock mechanism as flimsy and inconvenient. The CMM.10 automatic movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and is regulated to within +5/-3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 highly for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Yema Steel features an in-house movement with a micro-rotor, one of the most beautiful at this price point. The watch's clasp feels a bit thin, which is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with one reviewer noting a 42-hour reserve and the other not mentioning power reserve at all.

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