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Grand Seiko · Masterpiece

Grand Seiko SBGD228

Chronograph

$273,000
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Case

Diameter
44.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-lug
52mm
Lug width
23mm
Material
Gold
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Grand Seiko 9R01
Type
Spring Drive
Power reserve
192h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
dauphine

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SBGD228 collection · 6 watches

SBGD201
SBGD20143mm
SBGD202
SBGD20243mm
SBGD223
SBGD22344.5mm
SBGZ003
SBGZ00338.5mm
SBGZ011
SBGZ01140mm
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03The community take

Owners talk.

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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.

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