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Sugess Chrono Master S438vsZenith Pilot Big Date Flyback

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Pilot Big Date Flyback
ZenithPilot Big Date Flyback
MSRP $12,800
What people say

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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.

Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback

The Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback commands broad praise for its column-wheel chronograph and flyback functionality—reviewers consistently highlight the buttery-smooth button action and satisfying light-touch activation, while owners single out the 0.007-second big date snap-jump as among the best in watches. The 42.5mm case, measuring 14.3mm thick, wears notably slimmer than its proportions suggest, and the ribbed dial texture referencing aircraft fuselage combined with lume-filled numerals and an artificial-horizon bar create a visually striking pilot aesthetic; the El Primero 3652 movement delivers 60-hour power reserve. Some owners feel the hands could sit wider and lower to match the bold dial, and the case runs large even on bigger wrists; pricing sits higher than IWC competition, though reviewers credit the El Primero's technical sophistication as justification.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Master S43840mm
Pilot Big Date Flyback42.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Master S43835h
Pilot Big Date Flyback60h
Water Resistance
Chrono Master S4385m
Pilot Big Date Flyback100m
MSRP
Chrono Master S438$549
Pilot Big Date Flyback$12,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
5m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
S438 White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ST19
Type
Manual
Beat Rate
3 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
35h
60h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Power reserve indicator
Flyback Chronograph, Big Date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$12,800
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