Using it through the day, it reminds me of a Rolex Daytona. But not in a good way.
Back in the days before fancy ceramic bezels and prices that look more like phone numbers, I had (at different times) a white dial and a black dial steel Daytona. Each had highly polished white metal hands on the elapsed minutes register. They were very reflective, and if they reflected the same color as the dial, I had a hard time reading it. Same here with the Sugesss "Panda." If the hand reflects black, I need my wrist to dance around and find a contrasting reflection to be able to read it. And then it's still hard because my eyes are 55 years old and I don't wear bifocals or carry "cheaters" around for reading my watch.
Maybe when I'm feeling brave and have a ton of patience, I'll get inside the case and paint the hands white or bright red. Funny how I feel brave with a Sugess chronograph, but I would never dream of doing this to a Daytona...

 

Day Two, Sugess Two...

I saw that the Full Moon was this morning, so I though it should be the Sugess Moon Phase Black Dial chronograph that I feature today!

Sugess must consider this one of their better watches, though the price isn't any higher than the chronographs without a moon phase. I already had the white dial version, so I knew what to expect with this one. It's a case with a rounded edge and bezel, which (to my eyes) reminds me of the 1980's style when moon phase watches were so popular. The lug width is 22mm, which is wider than most Sugess chronographs. It's also a bit larger with a 41mm diameter, and 13.8mm in height.

The dial is very classy looking, with a barleycorn pattern in the center, surrounded by a grooved track. The bulb crown is an easy one to grip, and the feedback when winding this watch by hand is very nice-definite clicks versus smooth winding with little feedback (though some prefer the smooth wind). The minute/hour hands are my favorite shape (dauphine) and they have luminescent paint. The luminescence is weak, by the way.

Overall, this black dial version seems less dressy than the white dial version. It still seems too dressy for my hopelessly out of date cargo shorts and AC/DC t-shirt!

 

Day Three…

I call this the “Blue Top Time” because it resembles the Sugess Top Time Deus tribute, which in turn resembles the Breitling Top Time Deus limited (or special?) edition. At first glance, I preferred the other Sugess model by a wide margin. Wearing this today for the first time, that margin is narrowing.

I think it looks great! The blue is very nice. But it is missing the “cool” factor of a lightning bolt-shaped sweep seconds hand of the other, and the hands on the sub dial have a funky spade counter weight. I believe I have seen those spade hands on a Sea-Gull 1963 Chinese Air Force reissue.

I’ve only been wearing it for seven hours, and it is projected to run 27 seconds slow per day! I’ll let it “settle in” before I open it up and turn the regulator screw.

And the rarest of experiences happened today while I was in the bank: a young man from behind the clear protective barrier stopped in his tracks and came to comment on this (blue dialed) watch! I responded with a brief description that I thought a non-WIS would understand, and thanked him for the compliment.

I’m convinced it’s the shade of blue that draws compliments from people, since I had a similar experience with another watch featuring the same color blue. Then again, the entire case is highly polished. Bling factor?

And just for reference, here is the other model I already had and mentioned in the other thread.

Man…as I stare at them both, I think the blue dial model would look SO COOL with the hands from the cream-colored model!

 

Wow, that's some superb chronograph accumulation! Good work!
I have the white panda one and love it. It must say I think the mesh isn't suited to it. It looks great on perforated rally straps - brown or black.
I share the frustration with visibility of the subdial hands against the black subdials. If you paint them go for white not red. I saw someone painted them red and they reported that they were still hard to see red against black.

You're right about the orange hands would look amazing on the blue model.

 

Day Four...

This is the only other 38mm Sugess in the box, and it's a beautiful vintage-looking style. The root-beer dial (so much more interesting that saying "the brown dial") is a fantastic color I don't think shows in my picture below. I'll be adding another picture from direct sunlight later today. White metal hardware, leaf hour and minute hands, Roman XII and VI with stick markers, and a tachymeter along the outside edge of the dial. This I think is the most beautiful style Sugess makes (yeah, here I go again thinking of buying more!) because of the execution of the dial. The only thing I don't like is the grooves in the winding crown. Occasionally, in certain light, it looks like the crown is crooked!

Lug tops and bezel are polished, and the sides are brushed. There are holes in the lugs, though the (brown and black) straps Sugess supplied are quick-release. The crown has an "S" on it, which isn't bad or distracting, but I think I prefer the star on it like the other models have. If a chronograph can be dressy, this would fit the bill. There are five different dial colors, including a blue dial I can only describe as "electric Tiffany blue" and an orange dial with black sub dials.

So it doesn't have the "presence" of a root-beer dial Rolex two-tone GMT Master, but I think this much more affordable watch still looks great!

 

Direct sunlight shots of the “root beer:”

 

Looks gorgeous, any pictures of the caseback? Would love to see how they've displayed the movement.

 

I hate to keep you waiting until Monday, but this weekend I am away from the watches, and being a “Sinner.”

 

Day 5…

For obvious reason, I refer to this as “blue gradient dial.” Another member shared theirs right after I bought a grey dial in the same style. Immediately I knew I should have got the blue one instead. For the price, I simply added it to the shopping list.

I hope my appreciation for these watches at their price does not come across as “crass.” I know that $200 isn’t pocket change, but I’m entering this world of Chinese mechanical chronographs after decades of buying Swiss/German chronographs that cost several multiples more.

Enough typing. Here’s the blue gradient:

Also, here’s a picture of the back of a Sugess chronograph, though not this watch.

I think this is the back of the ST1908 moon phase model?

 

Day 6

Sugess Power Reserve White Dial, though I can't decide if it's white or silver? One of two Sugess chronographs that do a little "extra" (the other being a calendar moon phase). The power reserve indicator is a useful but unnecessary addition. One might argue it upsets the balance of the dial, but to me it's not distracting. It does help to slow the winding as you approach the fully-wound state, minimizing any tendency to over-wind the watch (one of the "warnings" from the Sugess operation manual).

The hour markers and the hour/minute hands are polished, while the hands in the sub dials, the chronograph seconds, and the power reserve indicating hands are blued (doubt they are heat treated and suspect they are painted, but I'm not entirely sure). The side of the case has a satin finish, but the bezel and lug tops are polished. It is slightly thicker than the other Sugess chronographs I have at 14.6mm height, but appears much thicker to my eyes. I attribute this to the nearly flat (slightly domed) crystal, and the width of the bezel from the side. The bezel does not taper. Rather, it is totally vertical on the side, then makes a sharp 90 degree turn to a totally flat horizontal top. The bezel also stands out because it is polished, and sits in contrast on the satin finish of the case. Hopefully the second photo illustrates this.

Edit: And we're NOT done! I mentioned the addition of six Sugess chronographs, but I received my seventh (and I think final?) Sugess chronograph a few days ago. The watch above was actually the seventh, but I'll show the last of the additions tomorrow.

 

A direct sun photo in 99°F heat…

That’s hot…

 

The lightning hand is what really drew me to the OG color way of the Top Time, but blue is my fav color so I definitely considered it. Either way Sugess does a great job for the money. Keeps decent time as well. I’m thrilled with mine. The orange strap even looks great on my Timex.

 

Sadly, my blue dial version was running two minutes slow per day. Although a magnetized watch usually runs fast, I just tried demagnetizing it moments ago. I’ll check it later tonight to see what changed if anything. If I can’t get it to run better, I will experiment with the Sugess warranty process and provide feedback on a different thread. Hopefully, it does not come to that!

 

Great thread!
If you had to pick one (or two)?

 

Wow…just one or two? For me, this will be an exercise in “nitpicking.” I ordered them all based on appearance. None have disappointed. But yes, I do like some over others. I’ll share my thoughts on the best of them, but they all offer great value and enjoyment.
I’m not into playing the “suspense” card today, so I’ll start with my favorite. But I don’t have it yet. You’ll understand after my explanation.
The one I call “Root Beer” is my favorite model. It has an elegant, dressy vibe and a retro-retro look. Not a typo! Most “retro” designs today seem to be based on models from the late 60’s into the early 70’s. This Sugess borrows from the 40’s, which was a popular theme back in the 80’s. Retro-retro!
As a Bicompax design, the dial is naturally balanced. Some might describe the dial as busy instead of elegant. True, there is a lot going on here. Tachymeter numbers, corresponding indexed track, a minutes track with each minute indexed and divided into indexed 1/5 seconds and each five seconds marked with the Arabic numerals, and a line running through the hour markers. The sub dials are equally busy.
But then, a polished applied Roman numeral at 12 and six (XII and VI) ties in the design in what I think is an elegant presentation. A shimmering background catches the light and reflects it back as streaks that dance on the dial with every new angle.
The case is also a reason this model is my favorite. At 38mm, it fits nicely on my 7 3/8” wrist. The shape mimics the original Patek Philippe Calatrava case, with it’s turned-down lugs (with holes) and flat bezel. The proportions just seem perfect. I like that the side of the case has a satin finish in the center, which breaks up all the polished surfaces on the bezel and lug tops (and back, which you won’t notice when you wear it).
I chose the brown dial to have some diversity in the chronograph collection. I’m not usually a fan of brown dials, but this one looked attractive to me. I also think when it is paired with the "right" clothes, the watch really "pops." So while the Sugess brown dial chronograph is about as attractive as a brown dial can be to me, it’s still not my favorite color. I just ordered the same model with the dark blue dial, and I expect the blue dial version will be my absolute favorite, down to the color. Remember when I said I was done buying Sugess watches? Yeah, me neither…

 

I'm going to cheat with the second favorite and mention not one, but three. Two are the same model with different color dials and hand sets. The third is not typically a style I like, but I think it exceeds expectations at the price more than any other in my Sugess chronograph collection.
My second favorite TWO watches are what I call the Top Time Tributes. One is clearly "inspired" by the Breitling Top Time Deus model and colorway, and the other has a blue dial and different hand set. Neither is perfect to me, but both are very close.
The Deus model has the best handset: a lightning bolt chrono sweep seconds hand, and sub dial hands with chunky blocks at the center and slim pointers at the end. This is definitely a retro-70's look to me, and I like the style very much. My only complaint is the main portion of the dial. I would prefer it if it were more of a cream color, like a truly faded or patina white color. Instead, it comes across as being a bit "forced" as well as being the wrong color for what it tries to accomplish. I can only describe the color as champagne yellow. It doesn't quite work for me personally.
On the other hand, there are so many positives that I can confidently call it my second favorite because of the hand set. Lightning bolt! Chunky block sub dial pointers! Squared-off minute and hour hand! The minute, hour, and running seconds hand are an orange color, while the chrono hands (sweep seconds and elapsed minutes) are a darker, reddish orange. Orange is another color I do not prefer. However, as a contrast on a watch the color works for me whether it's on the dial or hands. The contrast of the cut-corner square sub dials and tachymeter track in black against the light color dial (as well as the hands) make the chronograph very easy to read quickly at a glance. I'm not sure why the black tachymeter track has a touch of both the lighter orange and reddish orange near the 3 o'clock side, but I like it.

The blue dial "Top Time" is the same style, but with subtle differences. Besides the obvious blue center with a white tachymeter around the edge, the hand set is different. The minute and hour hands are highly polished with luminous paint in the center, and the chrono sweep is a basic, straight index hand. The tip of the hand is red, which makes it a touch easier to see. The hands in the sub dials are polished, so they need to reflect something dark to be seen easily. Each has an elongated spade-tip counterweight that looks awkward to me.
The huge appeal of this watch to me, besides it's 70's retro-style, is the blue dial. Specifically, the blue hue of the dial. It's not reflective in a metallic way. It reminds me of a dark blue sky. I know most of the time, at least where I live, the sky is a light blue. But when it's a darker blue like the dial of this watch, it really stands out. It is one of two Sugess watches with blue dials that were complimented by strangers, and until that happened recently, NO ONE commented on any of my watches (the other blue dial watch that got a compliment was the blue gradient dial).
The blue dial version would be just about perfect with the same hand set from the light dial version. And the light dial would be nearly perfect with a true cream color instead of the forced champagne color. Only a blue dial with the hand set from the light dial is a possibility, and I'm not sure I want to go that far relying on my own skill (or lack thereof).

 

The "honorable mention" watch I alluded to earlier (the one that exceeds expectations more than any other Sugess watch in my collection) is the chronograph moon phase model. I have both silver and black dial versions, but I think I prefer the silver dial. I also mentioned this is not typically a style I like, but for the same price as other Sugess chronographs WITHOUT calendar and moon phases, I think this watch has a lot to offer.
First, the dial. It retains the balance of the sub dial with running seconds at 9, and the elapsed chrono minutes sub dial at 3. It adds a half-circle window at 6 revealing a disk with stars and the moon behind it. At 12 it adds a 31-day calendar with odd number dates in Arabic numerals and even number dates as dots. The markers not obscured by the sub dials/window are simple stick markers, and the hands in the sub dials are black tapered pointers. The minute and hour hands are thin, black leaf hands. The hands offer great contrast against the light colored dial.
The dial has three different textures going on...at the center is a barleycorn texture, beneath the hour markers is a grooved radial track, and the outer edge is smooth and features the minutes and 1/5 minute marks. The moon and stars on the disk at six are gold on a dark blue background, and stand out in excellent contrast to the silver dial surrounding it.
The case is completely polished. Though the lugs come straight off the case, the case itself has a rounded curvature in the center, and the bezel is rounded between the case and the crystal. The look reminds me of several models from the 80's that were "curvy" versus angular. I'm a fan! There are quick-set divots on the 9 o'clock side for the date and moon phase adjustments. The bulbous ridged crown is easy to grasp. Unlike most of the other Sugess chronographs that have a quiet and smooth wind, this model has a distinct click feel and sound that I prefer.
I'm not typically a fan of moon phase watches today (though I was in the 80's!). The moon phase is attractive but unnecessary. The date is something I can live without, and as long as it is executed this way with its tiny numbers, I might as well consider it useless because my 55 year old eyes cannot read it without cheaters. But for the shape of the case, the different textures on the dial, and the addition of the moon phase and a calendar all for the price of a "plain/straightforward" Sugess chronograph, I think this watch is pretty amazing!

 

Finally, Day 7 (with, as noted and with respect to my lack of discipline, more to come)...

Short and sweet: see above for the same watch with a light dial, and the same impressions. I will add this: the blue dial is phenomenal. I am hoping for the same dial color/finish on the watch I ordered last night that is the same model as the "root beer" dialed watch shown above. This one is on a Sugesss mesh band. I like mesh bands, and I think it makes the watch look better. But it still looks too tall with a wide polished bezel sitting above the satin finish of the center of the case. Between the two Power Reserve models I have, I prefer this blue one.

 

Did all of these come from sugesswatch.com or did any of the come from Aliexpress (or elsewhere)?


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The two “Top Time” tributes (lightning bolt chrono seconds hand and the blue dial like it), as well as the white dial moon phase, all came from seakors.com. This appears to be something of a “sister site” to sugesswatch.com, from where all the others came.

Nothing was ordered through Ali Express.

The experience was pretty much all the same: I only paid the price (no sales tax collected, and free shipping), minus a 6% discount from Sugess (internet code “anniversary”) or a 5% discount from Seakors (internet code “5PER”). One package took 21 days (contained four watches), one took only seven days, and the other two packages took 12 and 14 days (including the two times I paid extra for expedited shipping). I’m in California USA, and the packages were shipped from a fulfillment center in New Jersey USA.

After reading stories of delayed shipping from AliExpress, I won’t bother considering them based on very satisfactory results ordering direct from the Sugess or Seakors site.

If (more like “when” at this pace) I order additional watches, I will order only one or two, and go with free shipping. Sugess (sugesswatch.com) just added some Zenith “Tribute” models, and I ordered one to see if I like it well enough to order a couple more.
(Chrono Heritage, Sugess Watch & Heritage Chrono Watch at the bottom of the page).

 

I'd definitely be interested in seeing your thoughts on the Zenith homage, I'm pretty certain I'm going to order one but as I'm going on vacation for 4 weeks on Thursday, it will have to wait for a few weeks

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I’ll be returning from vacation on Sunday. Hopefully they have been delivered this week and I can leave my impressions about it.

 

This is really an extremely interesting thread, thanks for sharing it!
did you consider doing one on Sugess tourbillons? 😆

 

This is really an extremely interesting thread, thanks for sharing it!
did you consider doing one on Sugess tourbillons? [emoji38]

Short answer: No.
I am (and have been for years) obsessed with mechanical chronographs, whether automatic or hand wind. Much as I like and respect other types of watches, I simply have no interest in them
My Sugess obsession will probably last as long as they make a style I like. I’m already starting a list for additional models, which includes the other Zenith tributes and the “Tiffany Blue” colored 38mm XII model.
I’m also expecting a couple from Merkur/Pierre Paulin.

 

Thanks for your review. I’m looking at the ST1901 on Amazon and they list the band width as 20mm. Do do you think that should be 18mm? I’m probably going to order it anyway and let you know. Thanks again for the info.

 

Thanks for your review. I’m looking at the ST1901 on Amazon and they list the band width as 20mm. Do do you think that should be 18mm? I’m probably going to order it anyway and let you know. Thanks again for the info.

I would need to know which model, as there are many ST1901 watches. ST1901 is the movement, not the model.

 

Being on the subject of Zenith and st19 has anyone any experience on this piece from red star. It's probably going to be my next purchase

If I am hi jacking the thread I ll delete

 

Yup, thread hijack! You don’t have to delete it, but you might be better off starting a new thread so someone who has an opinion on Red Star won’t skip a thread about Sugess.
I’m not familiar with the model you show, but if it’s the same $200-$300 cost, it looks worth a shot. Not sure if the 6 o’clock 24 hour dial is a useful feature or a distraction. I’d rather have the Bicompax layout but that wouldn’t be a very accurate Zenith homage. And for the price you certainly can’t expect it to be a chronograph hour register like a true Zenith.

 

When I got back from vacation, my Sugess “Zenith Cover Girl” chronograph was waiting to play. The usual verdict: quality and design well-worth the cost. But I think my association with the Zenith made my initial impression a bit disappointing.

I was thinking “Zenith” when I first examined the Sugess. That was a mistake on my part that led to my initial disappointment. But I backed off the Zenith comparison and examined it as the Chinese mechanical chronograph that cost me $234. Once I recalibrated my expectations, I was able to appreciate the watch more.

I am laughing at myself for believing the sub dial at 6 o’clock was for chronograph elapsed hours. It is not. Rather, as you advance the time, the indicator on the sub dial moves in synch with the time. If the time says 3:00, the sub dial indicates 3 hours.
I’m not sure why I thought the sub dial was an elapsed hours register for the chronograph, except that it looks like one. And for the price, I’m sure that’s all Sugess wanted to convey. So it resembles a Zenith, but doesn’t function like one. I can live with that, but I think it’s a useless function suitable only as a design element.

The dial is a very deep blue when reflecting light. When the dial isn’t reflecting light, the dark blue appears to be black, which is a pretty neat trick. Hopefully the difference shows in the pictures. Setting to the minute requires the user to understand that the “peaks” of the marks between hours equals a minute. It is challenging to set to the minute if the minute marker is obscured by a sub dial. The hands are in the style of the original Zenith, but the sub dial rings are silver instead of alternating white and dark blue. The Sugess has no date indicator.

The case measures 37mm wide not including the crown, 47.1mm lug-to-lug, 20mm lug width and 13.8mm height. It has a polished angled edge, polished lug tops and back, and a polished screw-down display case back. The bezel area has a radial brush, and the sides are vertically brushed. Overall, I think it’s surprising to find such detail of different case finishes for the price.

The optional bracelet is a brushed finish Oyster-style bracelet whose end links fit well against the case. If you want to maintain a scratch-free lug back, I suggest you tape off the lug to prevent damage from the spring bar. The bracelet does not have a quick-release system. The clasp has a fold-over lock and a release button on each side that needs to be depressed at the same time to release it. I had two spare links and moved the attached bracelet three holes from the largest setting to fit my 7 3/8” wrist. Quality seems cheap but serviceable. A blue sailcloth texture (outside) and black leather (inside) quick-release strap was included.

I would say if you are looking for a Chinese mechanical chronograph and you appreciate the style and design, you will like this watch especially considering the price. But if you’re looking for a Zenith alternative, the finish quality and 12-hour sub dial (that corresponds to the current time and not the elapsed chronograph hours) will probably disappoint you. As for me, the plan to acquire three of the other designs that resemble Zenith is being abandoned for now. For the moment, I am not happy with the useless 12 hour sub dial at 6 o’clock. If it were a 24-hour indicator, that would have been acceptable. However, a 24-hour dial would have ruined the resemblance to the Zenith.

Could it be better? Yes, but the price would increase. As presented, it’s another excellent value proposition from Sugess.

The same skylight light source, with the watch slightly repositioned to show the dial color shift.
Edit: I'm REALLY loving the color shift from blue to black and back! I keep adjusting it to the light and smiling like an idiot...

 

When I got back from vacation, my Sugess “Zenith Cover Girl” chronograph was waiting to play. The usual verdict: quality and design well-worth the cost. But I think my association with the Zenith made my initial impression a bit disappointing.

I was thinking “Zenith” when I first examined the Sugess. That was a mistake on my part that led to my initial disappointment. But I backed off the Zenith comparison and examined it as the Chinese mechanical chronograph that cost me $234. Once I recalibrated my expectations, I was able to appreciate the watch more.

I am laughing at myself for believing the sub dial at 6 o’clock was for chronograph elapsed hours. It is not. Rather, as you advance the time, the indicator on the sub dial moves in synch with the time. If the time says 3:00, the sub dial indicates 3 hours.
I’m not sure why I thought the sub dial was an elapsed hours register for the chronograph, except that it looks like one. And for the price, I’m sure that’s all Sugess wanted to convey. So it resembles a Zenith, but doesn’t function like one. I can live with that, but I think it’s a useless function suitable only as a design element.

The dial is a very deep blue when reflecting light. When the dial isn’t reflecting light, the dark blue appears to be black, which is a pretty neat trick. Hopefully the difference shows in the pictures. Setting to the minute requires the user to understand that the “peaks” of the marks between hours equals a minute. It is challenging to set to the minute if the minute marker is obscured by a sub dial. The hands are in the style of the original Zenith, but the sub dial rings are silver instead of alternating white and dark blue. The Sugess has no date indicator.

The case measures 37mm wide not including the crown, 47.1mm lug-to-lug, 20mm lug width and 13.8mm height. It has a polished angled edge, polished lug tops and back, and a polished screw-down display case back. The bezel area has a radial brush, and the sides are vertically brushed. Overall, I think it’s surprising to find such detail of different case finishes for the price.

The optional bracelet is a brushed finish Oyster-style bracelet whose end links fit well against the case. If you want to maintain a scratch-free lug back, I suggest you tape off the lug to prevent damage from the spring bar. The bracelet does not have a quick-release system. The clasp has a fold-over lock and a release button on each side that needs to be depressed at the same time to release it. I had two spare links and moved the attached bracelet three holes from the largest setting to fit my 7 3/8” wrist. Quality seems cheap but serviceable. A blue sailcloth texture (outside) and black leather (inside) quick-release strap was included.

I would say if you are looking for a Chinese mechanical chronograph and you appreciate the style and design, you will like this watch especially considering the price. But if you’re looking for a Zenith alternative, the finish quality and 12-hour sub dial (that corresponds to the current time and not the elapsed chronograph hours) will probably disappoint you. As for me, the plan to acquire three of the other designs that resemble Zenith is being abandoned for now. For the moment, I am not happy with the useless 12 hour sub dial at 6 o’clock. If it were a 24-hour indicator, that would have been acceptable. However, a 24-hour dial would have ruined the resemblance to the Zenith.

Could it be better? Yes, but the price would increase. As presented, it’s another excellent value proposition from Sugess.

The same skylight light source, with the watch slightly repositioned to show the dial color shift.

Lucky.

I ordered mine on June 25 from sugesswatch.com. It still hasn’t left New Jersey.


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Up next is what I previously mentioned might be my favorite Sugess, but with a blue dial instead of brown. This new one in blue takes over as my favorite “dress” chronograph (no, there is no such thing as a dress chronograph, and put away your IWC Portugieser).

Still undecided about the overall Sugess favorite though, as the Top Time homage and it’s blue-dialed cousin are still at or near the top. Just completely different styles.
See post #6 and #16 for a mini-review of the brown dialed version and some thoughts. I will add this: now that the watch is in hand/on wrist, the silver “furniture” on the shimmering blue dial looks completely awesome to my eyes, and the overall style really knocks it out of the park for me.

 

Mine arrived a day early. It was waiting for me when I returned home from a weeklong trip to visit family in Louisiana, along with a couple of other recent purchases (also pictured). I dozed it last night. It came with an appropriately sized screwdriver and the links were very easy to remove.

For comparative purposes, the Bulova is 38mm and the C. Ward is 40mm. The dial is clearly smaller, but tue shape and weight make it wear larger than the stated size of 37mm would suggest.

Obviously, I haven’t had the watch for very long, but I am impressed. It Looks and feels well made and it has a bit of heft to it (no doubt helped by the bracelet). It weighs 148 grams unsized. The chronograph pushers are the smoothest I have encountered among my 4 ST-1901 watches.

I have only one nit and two wishes so far. The nit is the transition from the outer to center section of the end links is not crisp. It doesn’t match the transition in the regular links.

I wish it had more water resistance (it’s rated to 5ATM) and a more dramatic taper to the bracelet for a more vintage look. But, I don’t consider either of these to be shortcomings of the watch (who doesn’t want more water resistance). And, I was aware of both but bought the watch anyway, so I don’t think it’s fair to complain about those.

 

I have only one nit and two wishes so far. The nit is the transition from the outer to center section of the end links is not crisp. It doesn’t match the transition in the regular links.

I wish it had more water resistance (it’s rated to 5ATM) and a more dramatic taper to the bracelet for a more vintage look. But, I don’t consider either of these to be shortcomings of the watch (who doesn’t want more water resistance). And, I was aware of both but bought the watch anyway, so I don’t think it’s fair to complain about those.

I agree that all things considered, this is an exceptional watch for the price. Yes, the style is an homage but bottom line is that it looks great. There are nits to pick here and there, but when you consider what you're holding versus what you paid, it really is a no-brainer.

Congrats, and I hope yours lasts a good long time! Are you planning to purchase others? Or does this scratch the itch in a world of so much more variety? BTW, love the Bulova too.

 

I’m a little late to the party, but I’ve enjoyed reading all of your comments about Sugess chronographs. I have a few chronograph with the ST1901 movement and so far they have all been solid watches. As I have had a good experience with my last Sugess, I ordered the blue dial Sugess “Zenith” homage.

My Sugess “Glashutte” dress watch🤣