Chronotechna SeaQuestvsSugess Seestern DOX05 V4

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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.

Chronotechna SeaQuest at true scale

SeaQuest

Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4 at true scale

Seestern DOX05 V4

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

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Thickness

12.4mm

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Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

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MSRP

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$190

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.36mm
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Lug-to-Lug
47.67mm
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Lug Width
22mm
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Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Blue
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
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Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$190
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Reviews

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

Chronotechna SeaQuest

Chronotechna SeaQuest owners and reviewers praise its build quality and value, with one owner finding it worth its 399 Euro price. The watch features a 42mm steel case, a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, and 300m water resistance. However, opinions diverge on the dial and lume; one reviewer highlights a striking blue gradient dial, while an owner criticizes the "blackest black" NanoBlack dial for being hard to read and notes iffy lume. On balance, owners rate the Chronotechna SeaQuest well for its build quality and value, despite mixed opinions on dial legibility and lume.

From video reviewers

The watch's super-black coating provides exceptional legibility due to its ultra-low reflectance. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4 for its excellent value, often citing its crisp bezel action and good finishing for its price point. Some owners prefer the Seestern branding over Sugess, noting the former's superior logo font and signed clasp. The community is split on dial and bezel color preferences, with some expressing interest in lume dials or specific color combinations. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4 highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition in the budget dive watch segment.