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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MoonPhase Master S389
SugessMoonPhase Master S389
MSRP $599
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S38940mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S38935h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S38950m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S389$599
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
2 Salmon
Black
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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