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Grand Seiko SLGW003vsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGW00338.6mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
SLGW00380h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
SLGW00330m
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
SLGW003$11,600
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.6mm
41mm
Thickness
9.95mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.9mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
30m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
ST8000
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,600
$999

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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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