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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Red
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$449

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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