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Sugess Chrono Master S438vsSugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph

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Chrono Master S438
SugessChrono Master S438
MSRP $549
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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.

Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph

Owners admire the Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph's design, with some finding the dial's model number and "mechanical chronograph" font unappealing. The watch is considered a close homage to the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue. Some owners report the lug-to-lug length is too large, though one states it wears similarly to a San Martin. Opinions on value are split, with some finding the price tempting below $250 AUD, while others consider it not worth more due to potential movement issues. One owner notes the watch has a cross-brushed dial and a power reserve indicator, but the hands are thin. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph positively for its design and homage qualities, though some express reservations about specific dial elements and potential movement reliability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Master S43840mm
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Master S43835h
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Master S4385m
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chrono Master S438$549
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
CuSn8 Bronze
Water Resistance
5m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
S438 White
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST19
Sea-Gull ST19
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Power reserve indicator
Chronograph
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