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Horage Autark K2 Small SecondsvsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Autark K2 Small Seconds
HorageAutark K2 Small Seconds
MSRP $5,590
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autark K2 Small Seconds39.5mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Autark K2 Small Seconds72h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Autark K2 Small Seconds100m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Autark K2 Small Seconds$5,590
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
44.5mm
Thickness
8.8mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Titanium
Gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
No
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Horage K2
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
72h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,590
$273,000

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What people say

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Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds

Owners and reviewers widely praise Horage's technical capabilities and enthusiast-driven approach, with one owner highlighting the brand's craftsmanship, reliability, and value. The Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds features a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet praised for being lightweight and comfortable for daily wear, offering 100 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated within -4/+6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Autark K2 Small Seconds highly for its technical innovation and value proposition.

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.

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