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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8230
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,399
$679

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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 D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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