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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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