Which is cheaper, the Seestern S450 Ocean Star or the Signum Cuda?

At MSRP the Seestern S450 Ocean Star is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $499 for the Signum Cuda — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seestern S450 Ocean Star or the Signum Cuda?

The Signum Cuda wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Seestern S450 Ocean Star — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seestern S450 Ocean Star or the Signum Cuda?

The Signum Cuda is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Seestern S450 Ocean Star.

What movement does the Seestern S450 Ocean Star run compared to the Signum Cuda?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seestern S450 Ocean Star uses the TMI NH35A and the Signum Cuda uses the Miyota 9015.

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Seestern S450 Ocean StarvsSignum Cuda

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Seestern S450 Ocean Star

S450.WS

MSRP $299

Signum Cuda

signum-cuda-bronze-cathedral

MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

S450 Ocean Star40mm

Cuda42.5mm

Power Reserve

S450 Ocean Star41h

Cuda—

Water Resistance

S450 Ocean Star100m

Cuda200m

MSRP

S450 Ocean Star$299

Cuda$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

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Lume

Tritium

SuperLuminova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

TMI NH35A

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

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Jewels

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$499

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