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HELM KomodovsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

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Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295
MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

HELM Komodo

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo40mm
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Power Reserve
Komodo40h
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Water Resistance
Komodo300m
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
MSRP
Komodo$295
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Thickness
15.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
X1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
ST2528
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$599
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