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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389vsTissot Heritage 1938

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MoonPhase Master S389
SugessMoonPhase Master S389
MSRP $599
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S38940mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S38935h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S38950m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S389$599
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
2 Salmon
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
11 1/2'''
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
38h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

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