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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsSpinnaker Croft

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Croft150m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Elemental

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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