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Sugess Seestern S456 GMTvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S456 GMT40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S456 GMT200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Seestern S456 GMT$299
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Miyota 82s5
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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