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Seestern S456 GMTvsTimefactors Commander 71

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S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S456 GMT41mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
S456 GMT41hh
Commander 71
Water Resistance
S456 GMT200m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
S456 GMT$299
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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
Lume
C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$530
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