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Sugess Tourbillon Master S454vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Tourbillon Master S4545m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Tourbillon Master S454$999
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
8.9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Titanium
Water Resistance
5m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ST8000
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$1,999

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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