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Sugess Seestern 62MAS V3vsHELM Vanuatu

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Seestern 62MAS V3
SugessSeestern 62MAS V3
MSRP $199
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern 62MAS V339mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Seestern 62MAS V340h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Seestern 62MAS V3200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Seestern 62MAS V3$199
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Tritium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$285

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern 62MAS V3

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern 62MAS V3 for its comfortable 38mm size, excellent finishing, and impressive lume, with many noting its great value for money. The watch features a full lume ceramic bezel insert and a high-quality bracelet with solid links and a milled clasp. Some owners report minor issues such as bezel misalignment or backplay, a slightly wide bezel, and a fully reflective bezel insert that can clash with the crystal, while others mention unevenness on the backside of the crystal causing secondary reflections or a "milky ring." On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern 62MAS V3 highly for its compact size, excellent finishing, and value.

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.

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