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Straton Straton Classic Driver MKIIvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

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What people say

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Straton Classic Driver MKII

The Straton attracts owners for its vintage-inflected dial design and 40mm proportions; one appreciates the panda dial, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and retro font. Owners note the finish quality matches the sub-$300 price point, though one flags the bracelet's end link fit as subpar and prefers a strap alternative instead. The 40mm case wears slightly larger than other 40mm watches. On balance, the Straton finds favor among owners seeking accessible vintage-style chronographs, though bracelet fit and mecha-quartz pricing merit consideration.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Power Reserve
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Water Resistance
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
MSRP
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Seagull ST8000
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$999
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