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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Thresher 41 GMT
ZelosThresher 41 GMT
MSRP $729

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Thresher 41 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Thresher 41 GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Thresher 41 GMT200m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Thresher 41 GMT$729

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Miyota 9075 GMT
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$729

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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 Thresher 41 GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative design, titanium construction, and excellent lume. Some find the worldtimer bezel busy and the GMT function less easy to read, while others note the double Mother of Pearl dial's dynamic color shifts can be reflective in direct sun. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment and allows for independent GMT use. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT highly for its unique titanium build and striking dial at its price point.

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