Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)vsOmega Seamaster Spectre Edition

Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)
AquastarDeepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)

Ref. aquastar-deepstar-iii-chronograph-handaufzug-de·MSRP $2,790

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug) at true scale

Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)

Omega Seamaster Spectre Edition at true scale

Seamaster Spectre Edition

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

14.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

55h

55h

MSRP

$2,790

lowest

$8,600

Movement

Manual

Caliber 8806

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
14.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Caliber 8806
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,790
$8,600
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Reviews

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

Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)

Owners widely praise the Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug) for its excellent finishing, jewel-like dial, and smooth, crisp chronograph pushers. Reviewers note its robust construction and instrument-like presence, with a patented bidirectional bezel. Some owners find the 39mm case size spot on, wearing appropriately due to its long lugs, while others note the watch can wear large due to its thickness and lug-to-lug distance. The manual-wind movement is praised for a thinner case, though the screw-down crown on a manual-wind watch is seen as an unnecessary annoyance by some. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug) a well-executed vintage-inspired instrument, with its finishing and dial layout being key highlights.

Omega Seamaster Spectre Edition

The Omega Seamaster Spectre Edition Watch 210.30.42.20.01.023 is noted for its matte black aluminum dial and black ceramic bezel. Owners report the 42mm case, with a 48mm lug-to-lug measurement and 13mm thickness, wears more compactly than the standard Seamaster 300M. Some reviewers observe the case sits high on the wrist due to its thickness. The mesh bracelet's improved clasp enhances comfort for those with larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Omega Seamaster Spectre Edition Watch 210.30.42.20.01.023 for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, particularly on larger wrists.