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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
14.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
51mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
SII NH35A
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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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