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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389vsOrient Bambino Small Seconds

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MoonPhase Master S389
SugessMoonPhase Master S389
MSRP $599
Bambino Small Seconds
OrientBambino Small Seconds
MSRP $290

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S38940mm
Bambino Small Seconds40.5mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S38935h
Bambino Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S38950m
Bambino Small Seconds30m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S389$599
Bambino Small Seconds$290

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
2 Salmon
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
F6222
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$290

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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.

Orient Bambino Small Seconds

The Orient Bambino is widely praised for its exceptional value and vintage-inspired dress watch design, with reviewers highlighting its dial quality as comparable to much more expensive timepieces. Owners appreciate the watch as a great beginner automatic, with many continuing to wear it even after acquiring pricier watches, and the case finishing is noted as a significant upgrade for the line. Some owners find the finishing not as robust as other models, and the stock straps are frequently replaced. The 38mm variant uses mineral glass and an in-house F6724 calibre with a 40-hour power reserve, rated for +25/-15 seconds per day accuracy, while the Small Seconds variant features an F6222 caliber with hand-winding and hacking seconds. The 36mm version is praised for its size and vintage feel, though its marketing and narrow lug width are noted as drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The value at the price point is a key strength, with reviewers noting the in-house automatic movement and classic dress watch aesthetic. Reviewers noted a significant annoyance, though its specific nature was not detailed.

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