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Fortis Flieger F-39vsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-3939mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-3938h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39200m
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
Flieger F-39$2,530
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$999

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its robust build quality, excellent finishing often compared favorably to more expensive watches, and legible utilitarian dial with distinctive color accents. The watch is noted for its precise bidirectional bezel action, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with one owner reporting accuracy of 1 second fast per day. Some reviewers flag the 39mm case as wearing large due to its lug-to-lug distance, and the 38-hour power reserve of the Sellita SW 200-1 based UW-30 movement is cited as a limitation, though newer versions feature a 70-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its tool watch aesthetic and impressive machining and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 200m water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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.

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