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Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
13mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic/Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm Silver
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$218

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What people say

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Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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