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Sugess Seestern S434 Pro DivervsVario Futurist

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Seestern S434 Pro Diver
SugessSeestern S434 Pro Diver
MSRP $249
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S434 Pro Diver40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S434 Pro Diver40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S434 Pro Diver200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Seestern S434 Pro Diver$249
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
2 Salmon
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$648

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S434 Pro Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S434 Pro Diver for its impressive finishing and craftsmanship at its price point, highlighting the applied indices that play with light, excellent BGW9 lume, and attractive color options. Specific positive notes include the domed sapphire crystal, short lug-to-lug, and on-the-fly clasp adjustment. However, some owners report quality control issues such as misaligned bezels or indices, while others with V2 models experience no such problems. Caveats include slight bezel back play, light AR coating on the crystal, and a clasp that could be smoother, with one owner desiring a color-matched date wheel. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S434 Pro Diver highly for its exceptional value and build quality, particularly the dial finishing and lume.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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