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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Automatic Chronograph S418-2
SugessAutomatic Chronograph S418-2
MSRP $449
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Chronograph S418-240mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Chronograph S418-245h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Automatic Chronograph S418-25m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Automatic Chronograph S418-2$449
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SL4801
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$888

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What people say

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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2

Owners widely praise the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2's finishing as top-end and note it looks far more expensive than its price point. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing a gain of only 1 second per day, and another owner confirming it keeps good time. The bracelet is described as solid, and the watch has held up well over time with no reported issues. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2 highly for its exceptional finishing and perceived value.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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