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Sugess Seestern S382 ClassicvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Seestern S382 Classic
SugessSeestern S382 Classic
MSRP $199
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S382 Classic38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S382 Classic40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S382 Classic50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Seestern S382 Classic$199
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST1701
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$428

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S382 Classic

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S382 38mm Classic for its thin 9.5mm case and German Bauhaus aesthetic, with many finding its design appealing and its lume surprisingly good. The Sea-Gull 1701 automatic movement is noted, offering a 35-hour power reserve and 5atm water resistance, and sapphire crystals are standard. Some owners find the blue-grey or dark blue dials stunning, and one owner prefers its longer hands to a Sugess alternative. However, some owners report the lugs feel long for the 38mm case, making it wear larger on smaller wrists, and one owner noted a gap between the band and case. The included strap is also considered a mismatch by some, and while the dial is described as airy blue, it can appear silver. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S382 38mm Classic highly for its thin profile and Bauhaus design at its price point.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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