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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph UpdownvsSugess Chrono Master S438

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Chrono Master S438
SugessChrono Master S438
MSRP $549
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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Updown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Updown for its exceptional movement finishing, described as a sculptural beauty with German silver bridges and hand-engraved elements, and its smooth flyback chronograph action. The watch is also noted for its balanced dial featuring a signature oversized date and its comfortable wearability, even in platinum, with one owner likening it to "a pair of slippers." The manual-winding L951.6 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve and is considered by some to be the "king of chronographs." On balance, owners and reviewers rate the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Updown highly for its complex, hand-finished movement and refined chronograph execution.

Sugess Chrono Master S438

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Master S438 for its attractive finishing and decorated movement, representing tremendous value and a legitimate alternative to luxury Swiss brands. The 40mm case fits comfortably on average wrists, and the "Ice Silver White Panda" dial is considered both classy and sporty. One owner notes that quality can be inconsistent with Chinese watches. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Master S438 highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Datograph Updown41mm
Chrono Master S43840mm
Power Reserve
Datograph Updown60h
Chrono Master S43835h
Water Resistance
Datograph Updown30m
Chrono Master S4385m
MSRP
Datograph Updown
Chrono Master S438$549

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
18kt White Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18-carat white gold | Case back: sapphire glass
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
5m
Caseback
Sapphire display
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gray
S438 White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
L951.6
ST19
Beat Rate
18,000 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
35h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Chronograph, Big Date, Power Reserve Indicator
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
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