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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsPhoibos Depth Hunter

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
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.

Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
Depth Hunter40mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
Depth Hunter40h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
Depth Hunter300m
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
Depth Hunter$470

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$470
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