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Lorier MerlinvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

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

Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549
Tourbillon Master SU8004
SugessTourbillon Master SU8004
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merlin36mm
Tourbillon Master SU800441mm
Power Reserve
Merlin40h
Tourbillon Master SU800440h
Water Resistance
Merlin50m
Tourbillon Master SU80045m
MSRP
Merlin$549
Tourbillon Master SU8004$1,199

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
50m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$1,199

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What people say

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Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8004

The tourbillon complication at this price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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