Buyalov NVCH-20vsSerket Watch Co Reef Mariana
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Measurements
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NVCH-20
Reef Mariana
Diameter
39.6mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Thickness
n/a
13.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
n/a
$449
Movement
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Buyalov НВЧ-20 is praised for its strong, coherent design and original material finishes, with its Raketa-style dial and Akula case evoking submarine clocks. Owners widely report its modern lume is highly legible throughout the night, outperforming typical Amphibia lume. The no-date dial is considered attractive, and the red dial pops in natural light. Some users question its "homage" nature and Asian manufacturing, with availability and payment issues being significant concerns. One owner notes the 46mm case size might be large for smaller wrists, and others find the bezel design unfinished and dial color choices too trendy. Overall, owners rate the Buyalov НВЧ-20 highly for its design and lume performance at the price.
Owners widely praise the Serket Watch Co Reef Mariana for its excellent value, citing the sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement at its price point. Some owners note the bezel turns too easily and suggest the lume could be stronger. Overall, owners rate the Serket Watch Co Reef Mariana highly for its eye-catching dial and bezel combination and strong feature set for the price.
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