Which is cheaper, the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

At MSRP the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $699 for the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is rated to 200m versus 5m for the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) or the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto carries a 40-hour power reserve against 35 hours on the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962).

What movement does the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) run compared to the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto?

The Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962) runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

Side by side

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962)vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962)

SU1962

MSRP $449

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

d5-tropic-usa-diver

MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962)38mm

D5 Tropic Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962)35h

D5 Tropic Auto40h

Water Resistance

Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962)5m

D5 Tropic Auto200m

MSRP

Chrono Heritage 1962 (SU1962)$449

D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Tritium

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

3 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

35h

40h

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$699

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