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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
13mm
Lug Width
10mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8000
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$935

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What people say

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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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