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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsSeestern S450 Ocean Star

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
S450 Ocean Star
SeesternS450 Ocean Star
MSRP $299
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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
S450 Ocean Star40mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
S450 Ocean Star41h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
S450 Ocean Star100m
MSRP
Explorer—
S450 Ocean Star$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
—
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
48mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
TMI NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
39h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$299
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