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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Gold
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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