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Sugess MoonPhase Master S389vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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MoonPhase Master S389
SugessMoonPhase Master S389
MSRP $599
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S38940mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S38935h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S38950m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S389$599
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
2 Salmon
Anacapa
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$699

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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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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