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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
Seagull ST8230
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$1,399

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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 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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