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CIGA Design BLUE PLANET IIvsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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BLUE PLANET II
CIGA DesignBLUE PLANET II
MSRP $1,199
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLUE PLANET II43mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
BLUE PLANET II40h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
BLUE PLANET II
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
BLUE PLANET II$1,199
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
17.05mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$999

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What people say

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CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II

Owners and reviewers widely praise the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II for its unique, detailed Earth dial design, which is considered well-executed for its price point and frequently garners compliments and sparks conversations. The watch is noted for its comfort, particularly with the soft rubber strap, and its titanium variant is praised for lightness. The dial's three-dimensional Earth map, created with a CNC process for exaggerated topography, is a significant aesthetic feature, with some models including micro-engraved details. The watch utilizes a Miyota 8000-series movement, with one source stating a stated accuracy of -15/+30 seconds per day, while another mentions a Swiss-made CD-04-E automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. However, legibility remains a consistent challenge for the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET II, with owners finding it difficult to read the time despite dial improvements and larger, luminescent indices on the hour and minute rings.

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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