Which is cheaper, the Seestern Sub 300 V4 or the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic?

At MSRP the Seestern Sub 300 V4 is the cheaper of the two at $10, against $895 for the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic — a $885 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seestern Sub 300 V4 or the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seestern Sub 300 V4 or the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seestern Sub 300 V4 or the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic?

The Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic carries a 65-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seestern Sub 300 V4.

What movement does the Seestern Sub 300 V4 run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seestern Sub 300 V4 uses the Seiko NH35A and the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic uses the Sellita SW200-2.

Side by side

Seestern Sub 300 V4vsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Sub 300 V4

MSRP $10

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

p-40-a-11-black-automatic-mechanical-pilot-watch

MSRP $895

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub 300 V442mm

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Sub 300 V441h

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h

Water Resistance

Sub 300 V4200m

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m

MSRP

Sub 300 V4$10

P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Japan Lume (blue glow)

X1 C3

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Sellita SW200-2

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

65h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10

$895

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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