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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8230
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,399
$699

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What people say

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Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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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