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Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Aquascaphe GMT
BalticAquascaphe GMT
MSRP $1,015
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Baltic Aquascaphe GMT

The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT is widely praised for its compact 39mm case size, comfortable thickness, and refined, timeless design with a crisp, well-executed dial and sapphire bezel insert. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its excellent value and slick appearance, noting the vintage-inspired aesthetic with brushed surfaces and painted indexes. Some reviewers consider the lume adequate but not exceptionally bright, and the case finishing, while fitting the tool-watch ethos, lacks embellishments like polished bevels. The Soprod C125 movement features a 42-hour power reserve and a non-independent hour hand setting, though the 24-click bezel is seen as practical. Certain bezel color options are noted as potentially difficult to pair with outfits. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT highly for its exceptional value and refined, compact design.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT features a Swiss Soprod C125 movement, a notable upgrade for the brand. Its attractive design fits within the popular $1000 price point. A significant drawback is the lack of a quick-set date function, requiring manual adjustment.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe GMT39mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe GMT42h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe GMT100m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Aquascaphe GMT$1,015
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 GMT
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,015
$1,399
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