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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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MoonPhase Master S389
SugessMoonPhase Master S389
MSRP $599
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S38940mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S38935h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S38950m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S389$599
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
2 Salmon
Grey
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$428

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S389 for its beautiful dial and glowing moonphase, with some finding it a stunner that exceeds expectations and a bargain for the price. However, reviewers and owners alike flag rotor noise and thickness as potential drawbacks, and one owner reported receiving a defective unit. Accuracy is reported at -6 seconds per day, and while the dial features applied markers and polished hands, the movement finishing is noted as rough under magnification. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S389 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite some concerns regarding rotor noise and build quality consistency.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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