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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser ChronographvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph for its handsome, legible design, with particular appreciation for the "Blue Panda" variant's contrasting blue subdials on a white lacquer dial. Reviewers and owners alike note the comfortable wearability, with the 41mm case size and included rubber strap highlighted as versatile for various occasions. The automatic IWC manufacture calibre 69355 movement is recognized for its crisp, smooth column-wheel chronograph actuation. One owner reported the watch arriving DOA and experiencing issues during attempted repairs, while reviewers consider the 30m water resistance a minor drawback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph highly for its versatile aesthetic and the pleasing feel of its chronograph function.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph41mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph46h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph30m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph$23,500
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic/Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
40mm Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
69355
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
46h
35h
Jewels
27
25
Complications
Chronograph
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,500
$449
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