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Sugess Heritage S455vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

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Heritage S455
SugessHeritage S455
MSRP $449
Orion 1989
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 1989
MSRP $2,680

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage S45540mm
Orion 198932.8mm
Power Reserve
Heritage S45535h
Orion 198943 hoursh
Water Resistance
Heritage S4555m
Orion 198930m
MSRP
Heritage S455$449
Orion 1989$2,680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
8.9mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
5m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
S455 Black
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ST2130
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
35h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$2,680

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What people say

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Sugess Heritage S455

Owners appreciate the Sugess Heritage S455's classic, clean dial protected by a sapphire crystal. One owner suggests removing the fake blue jewel on the crown. On balance, owners value the Sugess Heritage S455 for its clean dial design.

From video reviewers

The Sugess Heritage S455 has a smooth and precise bezel action. The watch's value at the price point is a notable strength, with a fully functioning tourbillon typically found in high-end watches. However, the watch has a relatively weak lume brightness.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 is praised for its minimalistic design, with owners highlighting its ability to slide under a cuff due to its thin profile, and its attractive movement for the price. Reviewers note the galvanized gray dial with an eggshell texture, gold-plated hands and indices, and the manually wound Alpha caliber with a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 38mm Orion Datum recommended for larger wrists, while others prefer the 35mm for classic proportions and consider the date function unnecessary on a dress watch. A point of contention among owners is the lug length, with some finding the 45mm measurement potentially awkward on smaller wrists despite the 35mm case diameter. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 1989 highly for its elegant, slim profile and refined finishing at its price point.

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