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Grand Seiko SBGH281vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

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SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
Tourbillon Master SU8004
SugessTourbillon Master SU8004
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28140mm
Tourbillon Master SU800441mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28155h
Tourbillon Master SU800440h
Water Resistance
SBGH281100m
Tourbillon Master SU80045m
MSRP
SBGH281$6,300
Tourbillon Master SU8004$1,199

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S85
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
55h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$1,199

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What people say

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

The tourbillon complication at this price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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