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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Dollar Diver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
SII NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$425

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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 Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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