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Sugess MoonPhase Master S426vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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MoonPhase Master S426
SugessMoonPhase Master S426
MSRP $599
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S42640mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S42635h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S4265m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S426$599
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST2153
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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