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Sugess MoonPhase Master S394vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S39450m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S394$449
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Case Black
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST21
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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