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Sugess MoonPhase Master S394vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S39445h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S39450m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S394$449
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Case Black
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST21
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$428

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master S394

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 for its impressive value, offering multiple complications at a sub-$200 price point, with one owner highlighting its deep blue dial and applied markers. While one owner finds the 14mm thickness acceptable and wearable, another notes the included straps are subpar and the movement finishing is rough under magnification. The long lugs can also create a noticeable gap with the strap. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 highly for the significant complications and aesthetic appeal it delivers at its accessible price.

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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