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Sugess Seestern S446 GMTvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S446 GMT41h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S446 GMT100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Seestern S446 GMT$269
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$269
$888

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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