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Seestern S456 GMTvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S456 GMT41mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
S456 GMT41hh
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
S456 GMT200m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
S456 GMT$299
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
TIGER EYE
Lume
C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41hh
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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