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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
SS - Frost
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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