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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
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
9R31
ST8000
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h

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 S454

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 for its attractive dial finishing, sharp case edges, and the visual appeal of its genuine tourbillon, especially considering its price point. Specific strengths highlighted include a delicate 38mm size with 11.5mm thickness and a crisp winding feel. However, multiple owners note accuracy issues, with figures ranging from +6 to +11 seconds per day and one report of -12 seconds per day. Concerns are also raised about the movement's finishing upon close inspection, the lack of internal anti-reflective coating causing reflections, a small crown that makes winding cumbersome, and potential long-term durability and serviceability challenges. The 24-hour complication is not independently adjustable, and water resistance is limited to 50m. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 highly for its impressive tourbillon and finishing at the price, despite some noted accuracy and finishing caveats.

From video reviewers

The value proposition of a functional tourbillon movement under $600 is a significant strength. Reviewers noted issues with the bracelet and wearability.

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