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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$273,000

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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