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Sugess MoonPhase Master S426vsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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MoonPhase Master S426
SugessMoonPhase Master S426
MSRP $599
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230
What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master S426

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S426 for its sapphire crystal, well-finished stainless steel case, and the Seagull ST2153 automatic movement, which offers hacking and manual winding. The watch features a real moonphase complication, power reserve indicator, and date function, all for approximately $200. Reviewers highlight the guilloche dial detailing and the ST2155 movement, an ETA clone, noting its true moonphase complication. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S426 highly for its impressive complications and finishing at its price point.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S42640mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S42635h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S4265m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S426$599
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bahama Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST2153
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
56h
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$2,230
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