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Sugess Seestern S456 GMTvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Sugess Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S456 GMT200m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Seestern S456 GMT$299
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
13mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
44.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Tritium
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$335
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