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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)vsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$999

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

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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