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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsBrew Super Metric

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
36mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
19.85mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
9R01
VK68
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
192h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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