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Fortis Flieger F-39vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-3939mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-3938h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39200m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Flieger F-39$2,530
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$1,399

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its robust build quality, excellent finishing often compared favorably to more expensive watches, and legible utilitarian dial with distinctive color accents. The watch is noted for its precise bidirectional bezel action, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with one owner reporting accuracy of 1 second fast per day. Some reviewers flag the 39mm case as wearing large due to its lug-to-lug distance, and the 38-hour power reserve of the Sellita SW 200-1 based UW-30 movement is cited as a limitation, though newer versions feature a 70-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its tool watch aesthetic and impressive machining and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 200m water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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