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Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
X1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST2528
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$428

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible price point.

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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