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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsSugess MoonPhase Master S394

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BLACK STAR
CIGA DesignBLACK STAR
MSRP $1,980
MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449
What people say

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CIGA Design BLACK STAR

Owners widely praise CIGA Design for its unique, avant-garde designs that stand out as conversation pieces, with some finding the 46mm titanium case comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight the Blue Planet II Atlantic's aesthetically pleasing dial with good textures and raised surfaces, and the exotic time-telling mechanism is surprisingly readable once accustomed. However, multiple owners and reviewers flag challenges with legibility due to unusual displays and difficulty identifying details on the map. Some owners report issues with customer service and strap quality, while others consider the watch overpriced or an imitation. Overall, CIGA Design is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its radical, statement art watch aesthetic and unique mechanics that make it look and wear like a much more expensive timepiece.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLACK STAR46mm
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Power Reserve
BLACK STAR41h
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Water Resistance
BLACK STAR30m
MoonPhase Master S39450m
MSRP
BLACK STAR$1,980
MoonPhase Master S394$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
15.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Case Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Seagull ST21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,980
$449
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