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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsHELM Vanuatu

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$285

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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