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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
10mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8000
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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