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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsZelos Great White 43

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
43mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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