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Seestern S456 GMTvsVario Futurist

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S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S456 GMT41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
S456 GMT41hh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
S456 GMT200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
S456 GMT$299
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Purple
Lume
C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41hh
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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