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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8230
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,399
$329

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What people say

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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