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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$273,000

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What people say

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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

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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