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Sugess Seestern S456 GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S456 GMT200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Seestern S456 GMT$299
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Tritium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH34
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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