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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsWilliam Wood Fearless

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Fearless100m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
39mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Seiko NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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