Buyalov NVCH-20vsSeiko 62MAS

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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.

Buyalov NVCH-20 at true scale

NVCH-20

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Diameter

39.6mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.6mm

Thickness

n/a

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

n/a

$1,200

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.6mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,200
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Reviews

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

Buyalov NVCH-20

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.

Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.