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Grand Seiko SBGD228vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

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SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000
Tourbillon Master SU8004
SugessTourbillon Master SU8004
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD22844.5mm
Tourbillon Master SU800441mm
Power Reserve
SBGD228192h
Tourbillon Master SU800440h
Water Resistance
SBGD228100m
Tourbillon Master SU80045m
MSRP
SBGD228$273,000
Tourbillon Master SU8004$1,199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
21mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
5m
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, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$273,000
$1,199

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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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