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Sugess Heritage S455vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Heritage S455
SugessHeritage S455
MSRP $449
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage S45540mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Heritage S45535h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Heritage S4555m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Heritage S455$449
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.9mm
11.5mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$328

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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 Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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