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Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468vsHELM Vanuatu

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MoonPhase Chrono Master S468
SugessMoonPhase Chrono Master S468
MSRP $799
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46840mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46835h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Chrono Master S4685m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
MoonPhase Chrono Master S468$799
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
50mm
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

6 specs
Caliber
ST19
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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