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Sugess Tourbillon Master S454vsZelos Helica

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Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master S4545m
Helica100m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master S454$999
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
8.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST8000
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$499

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What people say

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Sugess Tourbillon Master S454

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 for its attractive dial finishing, sharp case edges, and the visual appeal of its genuine tourbillon, especially considering its price point. Specific strengths highlighted include a delicate 38mm size with 11.5mm thickness and a crisp winding feel. However, multiple owners note accuracy issues, with figures ranging from +6 to +11 seconds per day and one report of -12 seconds per day. Concerns are also raised about the movement's finishing upon close inspection, the lack of internal anti-reflective coating causing reflections, a small crown that makes winding cumbersome, and potential long-term durability and serviceability challenges. The 24-hour complication is not independently adjustable, and water resistance is limited to 50m. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 highly for its impressive tourbillon and finishing at the price, despite some noted accuracy and finishing caveats.

From video reviewers

The value proposition of a functional tourbillon movement under $600 is a significant strength. Reviewers noted issues with the bracelet and wearability.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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