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Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)vsVario Futurist

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Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic/Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
40mm Silver
Purple

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$648

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What people say

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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