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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30.8mm
44.5mm
Thickness
8.4mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$273,000

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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