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Grand Seiko SBGM221vsTudor Clair de Rose

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SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400
Clair de Rose
TudorClair de Rose
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM22139.5mm
Clair de Rose26mm
Power Reserve
SBGM22172h
Clair de Rose38h
Water Resistance
SBGM22130m
Clair de Rose100m
MSRP
SBGM221$5,400
Clair de Rose$3,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
26mm
Thickness
13.7mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Opaline
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9S66
T201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
38h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$3,100

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

Tudor Clair de Rose

The Tudor Clair de Rose is widely praised for its 100m water resistance, a feature noted as suitable for swimming and distinguishing it from some competitors. Owners also highlight its automatic movement, lume, and date functionality as desirable attributes. On balance, owners rate the Tudor Clair de Rose highly for its robust water resistance and practical automatic movement.

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