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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230vsVario 1918 Pilot

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Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
11mm
18mm
Material
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8230
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,399
$388

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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.

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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