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Sugess MoonPhase Master S394vsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master S394

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 for its impressive value, offering multiple complications at a sub-$200 price point, with one owner highlighting its deep blue dial and applied markers. While one owner finds the 14mm thickness acceptable and wearable, another notes the included straps are subpar and the movement finishing is rough under magnification. The long lugs can also create a noticeable gap with the strap. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 highly for the significant complications and aesthetic appeal it delivers at its accessible price.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S39445h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S39450m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S394$449
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.18mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Case Black
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$399
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