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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
SBGD201
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
11mm
Material
Platinum
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R01
Seagull ST8230
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
192h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,399

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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