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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsMassena LAB Uni-Racer

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Uni-Racer39mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Uni-Racer58h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Uni-Racer50m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Uni-Racer$3,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
No
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R01
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
192h
58h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$3,495

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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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution at its price point.

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