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Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468vsPhoibos Wave Master

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MoonPhase Chrono Master S468
SugessMoonPhase Chrono Master S468
MSRP $799
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46840mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46835h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Chrono Master S4685m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
MoonPhase Chrono Master S468$799
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
48.5mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST19
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$309

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468 for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication, with one owner noting its value around 200 GBP and another highlighting the amazing movement. The crystal dome also receives praise. However, one owner finds the watch too thick for dressier styles, and the lume is considered mediocre, with the movement lacking hacking. Accuracy varies, with one report of -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468 highly for its dial and true moonphase complication at the price point.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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