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Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11vsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Vince Speranza A-1140h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Vince Speranza A-11100m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Vince Speranza A-11$359
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
NH35
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$273,000

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What people say

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Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

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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