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Fears Jubilee EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.25mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9S66
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$5,400

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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