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Sternglas Naos Pro GMT AutomatikvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm Silver
Lume
Luminova Punkte
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
35h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$863
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

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.

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