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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsBell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
Bell & RossWW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
MSRP $31,320

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM$31,320

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
23mm
Material
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
192h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$31,320

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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.

Bell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM

The Bell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM is noted for its elegant and conservative display of time, featuring a jumping hour complication with an instant jump executed by Vincent Calabrese. Reviewers highlight its striking looks and the 42mm platinum case with a gray dial. A power reserve indicator disc is present, though a seconds subdial is absent. One reviewer found the Bell & Ross logo at 3 o'clock to be slightly too large. Overall, reviewers praise the Bell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM for its sophisticated jumping hour complication and refined aesthetic.

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