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Sugess MoonPhase Master S394vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S39450m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S394$449
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$328

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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 Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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