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Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
X1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST2528
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$888

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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 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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