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Sugess Chrono Heritage S423vsFormex Stratos UTC

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Chrono Heritage S423
SugessChrono Heritage S423
MSRP $499
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Heritage S42340mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Heritage S42335h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Chrono Heritage S423100m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Chrono Heritage S423$499
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
ETA 2892
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
42h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,663

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What people say

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Sugess Chrono Heritage S423

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 for its beauty, with specific mention of the blue dial and rose gold case combination. Some owners find the watch impeccable and a cure for further watch purchases. One owner notes the Sinn-style hands and a design that blends elements from other watches. However, some question the practicality of the pushers and the countdown orientation of the bezel. One owner regrets the lack of a fitted bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, with the blue dial and rose gold case being a particular highlight.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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