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Sugess Heritage S455vsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Heritage S455
SugessHeritage S455
MSRP $449
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage S45540mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
Heritage S45535h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
Heritage S4555m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
Heritage S455$449
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
8.9mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
S455 Black
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST2130
9S85
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
55h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$6,300

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What people say

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Sugess Heritage S455

Owners appreciate the Sugess Heritage S455's classic, clean dial protected by a sapphire crystal. One owner suggests removing the fake blue jewel on the crown. On balance, owners value the Sugess Heritage S455 for its clean dial design.

From video reviewers

The Sugess Heritage S455 has a smooth and precise bezel action. The watch's value at the price point is a notable strength, with a fully functioning tourbillon typically found in high-end watches. However, the watch has a relatively weak lume brightness.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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