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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001vsVario 1918 Pilot

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Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
10mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8000
Miyota 8N33
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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