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Sugess Heritage S455vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Heritage S455
SugessHeritage S455
MSRP $449
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage S45540mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Heritage S45535h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Heritage S4555m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Heritage S455$449
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
S455 Black
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST2130
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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