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Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468vsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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MoonPhase Chrono Master S468
SugessMoonPhase Chrono Master S468
MSRP $799
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46840mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46835h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Chrono Master S4685m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
MoonPhase Chrono Master S468$799
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
30m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST19
9S66
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
72h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$5,400

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468 for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication, with one owner noting its value around 200 GBP and another highlighting the amazing movement. The crystal dome also receives praise. However, one owner finds the watch too thick for dressier styles, and the lume is considered mediocre, with the movement lacking hacking. Accuracy varies, with one report of -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468 highly for its dial and true moonphase complication at the price point.

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.

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