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Formex Essence FortyOnevsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Essence FortyOne
FormexEssence FortyOne
MSRP $1,890
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence for its comfortable bracelet, excellent finishing, and slim wearability, with some considering it the best in its price range. Reviewers highlight its compelling value, sporty-chic aesthetic, and build quality that suggests a more expensive product, noting the patented suspension system and chronometer-certified movement. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the dial design is considered derivative by some. The 43mm case wears well due to its 10mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug, though some find it large on smaller wrists. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, despite its 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence highly for its exceptional comfort and build quality at its price point.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essence FortyOne41mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Essence FortyOne41h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Essence FortyOne100m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Essence FortyOne$1,890
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Arctic White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,890
$1,399
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