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Sugess MoonPhase Master S426vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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MoonPhase Master S426
SugessMoonPhase Master S426
MSRP $599
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S42640mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S42635h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S4265m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S426$599
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST2153
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$679

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master S426

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S426 for its sapphire crystal, well-finished stainless steel case, and the Seagull ST2153 automatic movement, which offers hacking and manual winding. The watch features a real moonphase complication, power reserve indicator, and date function, all for approximately $200. Reviewers highlight the guilloche dial detailing and the ST2155 movement, an ETA clone, noting its true moonphase complication. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S426 highly for its impressive complications and finishing at its price point.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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