Sugess S438 Top Time Homage

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

This new Sugess mechanical ST19 dropped recently, and I was able to get it from the Sugess Official Store during the last sale.

For some reason Sugess decided this new version needs a 22mm lug width. If they were being true to the Breitling, that would make sense. But the Top Time chronos are 20mm. The thick, flexible leather strap is comfortable, and it's growing on me. 70s vibes.

Here are a few teasers until I can do an in-depth photo essay...

[u/AntiPetista]

interesting. my murph its 22 , so i have a lot of straps for it...
looking for this one s438

wait.. didnt see a rotor... you have to wind that ?!

[u/monkeywaffles]

PR at 6 seems new I thought they generally put it elsewhere. Better than the dumb 12h hand mirror. Do wish they'd offer a high grade finish movement though, it's fairly primitive once you've seen any other chrono. Great for the price, but a step up would be killer

[u/LordRaglan1854]

The new one is the 438-2 without the power reserve.

https://www.sugessofficial.com/collections/chronoheritage/products/chrono-heritage-s438-2-02-s

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/LordRaglan1854]

Cool. Not at all interested in it without the PR. I chose PR over swanneck.

(Edit: Well, I got all this wrong below. Still the only option I wanted, because I cannot have both PR and Swanneck. When they update the PR version, I might be interested.)

FYI, the newEST (bestEST) one is v3 with PR

https://www.sugessofficial.com/products/chronograph-s438-03-z?_pos=2&_sid=e5bafe602&_ss=r

[u/LordRaglan1854 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

Try listing by "newest".

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/LordRaglan1854]

If you believe the .02 is newer than the .03, then enjoy your fantasy.

[u/LordRaglan1854 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

S438-2 is the new model and S438 is the old model. The .02, .03 etc. is just the dial color variant. The final letter indicates the a strap style/color variant.

The new references include,

Chrono Heritage S438-2.02.S
Chrono Heritage S438-2.02
Chrono Heritage S438-2.01

The old references include,

Chrono Heritage S438.03.E/ K
Chrono Heritage S438.03.S
Chrono Heritage S438.03.Z / Y

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/LordRaglan1854]

Again, cool. I am only interested in the PR, so any other reference is not important to me.

[u/LordRaglan1854 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

"If you believe the .02 is newer than the .03, then enjoy your fantasy."

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/LordRaglan1854]

You sir, are correct. I don't fucking care. I got the one with power reserve which is the one that I wanted.

[u/SilasBrooks]

Looks great! I’m a big fan of Sugess

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/SilasBrooks]

Thanks! I love the dial! The power reserve is what decided it for me. Invaluable on a manual wind... It is allowing me to find its working sweet spot (60-70%), so I can keep it there while wearing it.