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Sugess Seestern S446 GMTvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S446 GMT41h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S446 GMT100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Seestern S446 GMT$269
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$269
$388

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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