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Sugess Seestern S456 GMTvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Seestern S456 GMT200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Seestern S456 GMT$299
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.8mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
SS - Frost
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Miyota 9015
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$529

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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