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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Automatic Chronograph S418-2
SugessAutomatic Chronograph S418-2
MSRP $449
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Chronograph S418-240mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Chronograph S418-245h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Chronograph S418-25m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Automatic Chronograph S418-2$449
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SL4801
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$699

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What people say

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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2

Owners widely praise the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2's finishing as top-end and note it looks far more expensive than its price point. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing a gain of only 1 second per day, and another owner confirming it keeps good time. The bracelet is described as solid, and the watch has held up well over time with no reported issues. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2 highly for its exceptional finishing and 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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