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Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMTvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
SugessSeestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
MSRP $299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT35h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT10m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT$299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.2mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT for its 39mm sizing, 12mm thinness, and light yet solid feel, with many appreciating its legibility due to the matte dial, clear crystal, and strong lume, though one owner flags the lume as a weak point. The case finishing is considered excellent, and the blue dial and satin finish are favorably compared to alternatives. Some owners report issues with a loose bezel, with others finding it improved after tuning, and one owner notes the seconds hand is too short. The bracelet clasp lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and screw pins are difficult to remove. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at the price.

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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