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Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMTvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
SugessSeestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
MSRP $299
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT35h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT10m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT$299
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$888

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT for its 39mm sizing, 12mm thinness, and light yet solid feel, with many appreciating its legibility due to the matte dial, clear crystal, and strong lume, though one owner flags the lume as a weak point. The case finishing is considered excellent, and the blue dial and satin finish are favorably compared to alternatives. Some owners report issues with a loose bezel, with others finding it improved after tuning, and one owner notes the seconds hand is too short. The bracelet clasp lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and screw pins are difficult to remove. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at the price.

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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