Well, I have had the Grande Date with the same 8 days movement ( without the star-decoration), but the watch was too plain, too boring for me. I find the Grande Sun&Moon much more exciting ( as you said ‘romantic’ ), not only because of the sun/moon and moonphase indication, but also because of the other style of guilloching.
The price was then not cheap, comparing the normal Reversos and other sporty icons like Speedmaster, Submariner etc., but now it is really almost a steal, comparing the recent market (retail) prices. Of course, if you compare it with the Septantieme, it is much cheaper, but the latter had a platinum case and was limited into 500 pieces worldwide, if my memory serves well..
Truly yours,
Adam