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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389vsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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MoonPhase Master S389
SugessMoonPhase Master S389
MSRP $599
Flieger F-43 Bicompax
FortisFlieger F-43 Bicompax
MSRP $4,180

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S38940mm
Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S38935h
Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S38950m
Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S389$599
Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
2 Salmon
Original
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Sellita SW510 BH a
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
58h
Jewels
25
27
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$4,180

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S389 for its beautiful dial and glowing moonphase, with some finding it a stunner that exceeds expectations and a bargain for the price. However, reviewers and owners alike flag rotor noise and thickness as potential drawbacks, and one owner reported receiving a defective unit. Accuracy is reported at -6 seconds per day, and while the dial features applied markers and polished hands, the movement finishing is noted as rough under magnification. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S389 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite some concerns regarding rotor noise and build quality consistency.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Original for its tool-watch aesthetic, legibility, and robust construction, with many noting excellent lume that lasts all night and precise day/date changes at midnight. The brushed stainless steel case is well-finished, and the 38mm size is considered comfortable and well-weighted despite being smaller than modern watches. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds/day to +8 seconds/day, and some owners compare Fortis quality favorably to Omega. However, some users find the MSRP too high compared to brands like Sinn and Damasko, and one owner reported internal parts dislodging from a limited edition model. Concerns have also been raised about stripped lug screws on B-42 models and potential parts shortages due to past bankruptcy protection filings. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Original highly for its durable construction and tool-watch functionality at a competitive price point.

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