Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962?

At MSRP the Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962 is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $265 for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph — a $65 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962 — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962?

The Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962 is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Chronograph run compared to the Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz caliber (8T63), while the Sugess Chrono Heritage SU1962 runs a manual (ST1901).

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

MSRP $265

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MSRP $200

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Chrono Heritage SU196238mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Chronograph—

Chrono Heritage SU1962—

Water Resistance

Essentials Chronograph100m

Chrono Heritage SU196230m

MSRP

Essentials Chronograph$265

Chrono Heritage SU1962$200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

8T63

ST1901

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

$200

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