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Sugess Chrono Heritage S423vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Chrono Heritage S423
SugessChrono Heritage S423
MSRP $499
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Heritage S42340mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Heritage S42335h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Heritage S423100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Chrono Heritage S423$499
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Anacapa

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$699

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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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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