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Makydo Makydo 38vsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH35
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$449
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