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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsZelos Artemis

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
Lug Width
23mm
24mm
Material
Gold
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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