Praesidus A-11 Type 44vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

The Praesidus A-11 Type 44 is lauded for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a domed acrylic crystal and coin-edge bezel, with its 38mm size offering a comfortable modern wear. It includes 100 meters of water resistance and a Swiss Soprod P024 movement with hacking and manual winding, assembled in the U.S. Some find the 32mm variant overpriced for its Landeron 21 movement, and the drilled lugs appear too close to the lug edge, though it keeps excellent time, gaining about 6 seconds per day, and feels substantial for its size despite a 13mm thickness. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-11 Type 44 for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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.