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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
10mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8000
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$699

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What people say

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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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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