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Archimede Watches Klassik 42vsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Klassik 42
Archimede WatchesKlassik 42
MSRP $975
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
What people say

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Archimede Watches Klassik 42

Archimede Watches Klassik 42 is praised for its simple, elegant look, with blue hands complementing the dial, making it suitable for casual or less formal dress occasions. Owners report satisfaction with the purchase, noting the watch's versatility for business casual and weekend wear. The Archimede Watches Klassik 42 is available for USD 390. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Klassik 42 highly for its elegant design and value.

From video reviewers

The hardened steel case and bracelet offer significant durability. The bracelet is a potential area for improvement. Reviewers disagreed on the specific model being reviewed, with one noting ambiguity between "Klassik 42" and "Outdoor 41mm."

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Klassik 4242mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Klassik 42
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Klassik 4250m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Klassik 42$975
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
9.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
13mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$449
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