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Sugess Chrono Heritage S423vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Chrono Heritage S423
SugessChrono Heritage S423
MSRP $499
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Heritage S42340mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Heritage S42335h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Heritage S423100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Chrono Heritage S423$499
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$428

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What people say

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Sugess Chrono Heritage S423

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 for its beauty, with specific mention of the blue dial and rose gold case combination. Some owners find the watch impeccable and a cure for further watch purchases. One owner notes the Sinn-style hands and a design that blends elements from other watches. However, some question the practicality of the pushers and the countdown orientation of the bezel. One owner regrets the lack of a fitted bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, with the blue dial and rose gold case being a particular highlight.

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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