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Grand Seiko SBGW281vsHorage Tourbillon 2

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SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900
Tourbillon 2
HorageTourbillon 2
MSRP $10,080

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW28137.3mm
Tourbillon 241mm
Power Reserve
SBGW28172h
Tourbillon 2120h
Water Resistance
SBGW28130m
Tourbillon 2100m
MSRP
SBGW281$4,900
Tourbillon 2$10,080

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37.3mm
41mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
No
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Horage K-TOU
Power Reserve
72h
120h
Complications
None
Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$10,080

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

Horage Tourbillon 2

Owners and reviewers highlight the Horage Tourbillon 2's COSC-certified K-TOU movement, featuring a 120-hour power reserve and silicon components, with the tourbillon itself celebrated as a display of engineering as art. The watch is available in various materials and dial options, including Grand Feu enamel and a unique blue pattern. Pre-order prices begin at CHF 8,990 for steel and CHF 20,470 for white gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Horage Tourbillon 2 highly for its impressive movement engineering and artistic presentation of the tourbillon at its price point.

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