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Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Thickness
13.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ST2528
Miyota 82s5
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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