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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Automatic Chronograph S418-2
SugessAutomatic Chronograph S418-2
MSRP $449
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Chronograph S418-240mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Chronograph S418-245h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Chronograph S418-25m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Automatic Chronograph S418-2$449
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SL4801
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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