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Phoibos Depth HuntervsSeestern S456 GMT

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter40mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter40h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter300m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Depth Hunter$470
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
Super-LumiNova
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$299
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