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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsVaer Atlas

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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