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Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528vsHELM Vanuatu

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MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
X1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST2528
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$285
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