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Phoibos Great WallvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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Great Wall
PhoibosGreat Wall
MSRP $465
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Great Wall42mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
Great Wall40h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
Great Wall300m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
Great Wall$465
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$5,400

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What people say

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Phoibos Great Wall

The Phoibos Great Wall is widely praised by owners for its solid build quality and impressive wrist presence. Reviewers highlight the metallic 3D brick pattern on the dial as a distinctive feature. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Great Wall highly for its robust construction and unique dial design.

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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