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Seestern S450 Ocean StarvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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S450 Ocean Star
SeesternS450 Ocean Star
MSRP $299
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S450 Ocean Star40mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
S450 Ocean Star41h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
S450 Ocean Star100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
S450 Ocean Star$299
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Coral
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$450

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What people say

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Seestern S450 Ocean Star

Owners widely praise the Seestern S450 Ocean Star's Yachtmaster-style case and flawless bracelet finishing, with one owner noting the ST2130 movement keeps good time. The bezel action is described as having individual notches but feeling like a friction bezel, while another owner flags the bezel and crown action as smooth with perfect alignment. Lume is a point of contention, with one source describing it as a nice cool blue with ice-white application, while others note it as weak or not matching Prospex standards, despite using BGW-9. The watch is considered a "big boy" ideal for larger wrists (19cm+), potentially too large for 17cm wrists due to its size and non-tapering bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S450 Ocean Star highly for its build quality and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about its size and lume intensity.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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