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Farr + Swit Solar ChronovsSugess Seestern S456 GMT

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Farr + Swit Solar Chrono

The Farr + Swit Solar Chrono is widely praised for its vibrant, 1980s-inspired aesthetic and solid build quality, including a sapphire crystal. Owners appreciate its appearance from all angles, particularly its lack of crown guards, and the excellent lume application. Some reviewers note the 42mm case may wear large for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner dislikes the chrome case. The solar quartz chronograph movement is a key feature, though one owner points out the chronograph hand's slow reset indicates it is not a mecha-quartz movement as sometimes suggested. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono to be a cool watch with a well-crafted design and good value.

Sugess Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Chrono40mm
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Solar Chrono
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Solar Chrono
Seestern S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Solar Chrono$550
Seestern S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$299
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