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Sugess MoonPhase Master S394vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master S39445h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master S39450m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master S394$449
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
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
Anacapa

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST21
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$699

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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 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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