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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
37mm
Thickness
14.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
37mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
ETA 7001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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