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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
10mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
Seagull ST8000
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$999

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

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