Rolex DeepseavsSeestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC

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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.

Rolex Deepsea at true scale

Deepsea

Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC at true scale

Ocean Star S450-2.EC

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Water Resistance

3900m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$68,100

$225

lowest

Movement

3235

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
18 kt yellow gold
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
3900m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
Index
n/a
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3235
n/a
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$68,100
$225
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Reviews

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

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its serious capability and "bulletproof" build, with some finding it surprisingly not as large as it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined comfort on the case and bracelet. The modern 3235 movement is credited with enhanced accuracy, running at approximately +2 seconds per day with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear or smaller wrists, while others appreciate its unique visual identity and engineering. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build.

Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC

Owners widely praise the Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC's bracelet and clasp, calling them exemplary for the price. One owner notes the overall quality and its automatic Seiko NH35 movement, finding it a compelling alternative for those seeking a Doxa-like aesthetic. A reviewer suggests improvements could be made to the case finishing and handset size, while highlighting the desirable cast lume. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC highly for its exceptional bracelet and clasp at the price point, with the cast lume also being a noted positive.