Which is cheaper, the Sugess Chrono Master S438 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Sugess Chrono Master S438 is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $1,650 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sugess Chrono Master S438 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Sugess Chrono Master S438 — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sugess Chrono Master S438 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is rated to 10m versus 5m for the Sugess Chrono Master S438.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sugess Chrono Master S438 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 35 hours on the Sugess Chrono Master S438.

What movement does the Sugess Chrono Master S438 run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Sugess Chrono Master S438 runs a manual caliber (ST19), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial runs a automatic (6R5H).

Side by side

Sugess Chrono Master S438vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sugess Chrono Master S438

S438

MSRP $549

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono Master S43840mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

Chrono Master S43835h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Chrono Master S4385m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Chrono Master S438$549

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

S438 White

Black

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

ST19

6R5H

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

3 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

35h

72h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Power reserve indicator

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$1,650

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