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Sugess Seestern S456 GMTvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S456 GMT40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S456 GMT200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Seestern S456 GMT$299
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$428

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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 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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