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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001vsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
10mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8000
L844.4
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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