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Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa
Lume
X1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST2528
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$699

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What people say

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Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible 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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