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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
LEGEND OF SERPENT
CIGA DesignLEGEND OF SERPENT
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
46.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
18k

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R01
CD-04-S
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$2,399

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What people say

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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.

CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

The CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT features an onyx case and a unique dial design with a gold snake indicating hours and minutes. Reviewers note the CD-04-S automatic movement has a 41-hour power reserve and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The silver version uses a 925 silver snake and a CD-04-E movement, while the gold version features an 18K gold snake and the CD-04-S movement. On balance, reviewers highlight the LEGEND OF SERPENT's distinctive dial and case design as its primary appeal.

From video reviewers

The unique case design and 18k gold serpent hand are notable features of the CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT. The watch's movement accuracy is also a strength, as it shares its movement with the award-winning Blue Planet titanium predecessor.

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