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Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze ChronographvsSheffield 1A 38

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1A 38
Sheffield1A 38
MSRP $238
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Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph

Owners admire the Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph's design, with some finding the dial's model number and "mechanical chronograph" font unappealing. The watch is considered a close homage to the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue. Some owners report the lug-to-lug length is too large, though one states it wears similarly to a San Martin. Opinions on value are split, with some finding the price tempting below $250 AUD, while others consider it not worth more due to potential movement issues. One owner notes the watch has a cross-brushed dial and a power reserve indicator, but the hands are thin. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph positively for its design and homage qualities, though some express reservations about specific dial elements and potential movement reliability.

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph41mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph40h
1A 38
Water Resistance
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph50m
1A 38200m
MSRP
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph$549
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
CuSn8 Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sea-Gull ST19
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$238
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