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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
50m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anderson
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST8000
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$999

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What people say

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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph

Owners praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph's aviation-inspired design and build quality, considering it superb value for its sub-$500 price. The 43mm stainless steel watch features a matte-black dial with aviation-style numerals and Swiss Super-LumiNova for legibility, powered by a Japanese Miyota automatic movement and protected by a sapphire crystal, with 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph highly for its compelling design and exceptional value at its 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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