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Sugess Heritage S455vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Heritage S455
SugessHeritage S455
MSRP $449
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage S45540mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Heritage S45535h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Heritage S4555m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Heritage S455$449
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
S455 Black
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST2130
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$679

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What people say

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Sugess Heritage S455

Owners appreciate the Sugess Heritage S455's classic, clean dial protected by a sapphire crystal. One owner suggests removing the fake blue jewel on the crown. On balance, owners value the Sugess Heritage S455 for its clean dial design.

From video reviewers

The Sugess Heritage S455 has a smooth and precise bezel action. The watch's value at the price point is a notable strength, with a fully functioning tourbillon typically found in high-end watches. However, the watch has a relatively weak lume brightness.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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