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Rolex Cosmograph DaytonavsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Cosmograph Daytona
RolexCosmograph Daytona
MSRP $80,450
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
What people say

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its comfortable 40mm case, superior bracelet and clasp, and continuous movement improvements, with some finding it sleeker and more luxurious than alternatives. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size, balanced lugs, and a tweaked dial for improved legibility, incorporating a steel ring around the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the finishing not worth the MSRP for a steel sports watch, citing the hidden movement and subpar decorations, while others consider it absolutely not worth the current market price. Owners are split on dial preference, with some preferring the black dial for its sleekness and classiness, while others favor the white dial for its sporty, classic appearance and contrast. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some finding the price steep.

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

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Cosmograph Daytona100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Cosmograph Daytona$80,450
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
13mm
Material
18 kt white gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Turquoise
40mm Silver
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
4131
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
72h
35h
Jewels
47
25
Complications
Chronograph
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$80,450
$449
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