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Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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MoonPhase Chrono Master S468
SugessMoonPhase Chrono Master S468
MSRP $799
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46840mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Chrono Master S46835h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Chrono Master S4685m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
MoonPhase Chrono Master S468$799
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
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
$799
$699

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468 for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication, with one owner noting its value around 200 GBP and another highlighting the amazing movement. The crystal dome also receives praise. However, one owner finds the watch too thick for dressier styles, and the lume is considered mediocre, with the movement lacking hacking. Accuracy varies, with one report of -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Chrono Master S468 highly for its dial and true moonphase complication at the price point.

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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