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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8002

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vanguard Steel
Gruppo GammaVanguard Steel
MSRP $790
Tourbillon Master SU8002
SugessTourbillon Master SU8002
MSRP $1,099
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel is praised for its aged steel case and cream sandwich dial. However, some owners dislike the distorted sapphire crystal and the absence of minute markers, with one noting difficulty in replacing the crystal due to hand fitment. The watch features a Miyota 9039 movement with a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +30 seconds per day, and is offered with two strap options. On balance, owners value the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel for its distinctive aged aesthetic and dial design, despite some reservations about the crystal.

From video reviewers

Movement accuracy is a notable strength, with one reviewer noting a -1.8 second per day deviation after initial testing. A weakness is the substantial price hike for the re-release model, which raises questions about whether the upgrades justify the cost. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one calling it "decidedly derivative" and the other not mentioning this aspect.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8002

The value proposition of a functioning tourbillon at this price point is the strongest cited strength. Reviewers imply potential compromises in other areas to achieve this low cost.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Steel42mm
Tourbillon Master SU800241mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Steel42h
Tourbillon Master SU800240h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Steel100m
Tourbillon Master SU800250m
MSRP
Vanguard Steel$790
Tourbillon Master SU8002$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,099
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