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Sternglas MerionvsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

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Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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
Merion41mm
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
MSRP
Merion$701
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
X1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
ST2528
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
41h
48h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$599
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