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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsSeestern S450 Ocean Star

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
S450 Ocean Star
SeesternS450 Ocean Star
MSRP $299
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

Seestern S450 Ocean Star

Owners widely praise the Seestern S450 Ocean Star's Yachtmaster-style case and flawless bracelet finishing, with one owner noting the ST2130 movement keeps good time. The bezel action is described as having individual notches but feeling like a friction bezel, while another owner flags the bezel and crown action as smooth with perfect alignment. Lume is a point of contention, with one source describing it as a nice cool blue with ice-white application, while others note it as weak or not matching Prospex standards, despite using BGW-9. The watch is considered a "big boy" ideal for larger wrists (19cm+), potentially too large for 17cm wrists due to its size and non-tapering bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S450 Ocean Star highly for its build quality and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about its size and lume intensity.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
S450 Ocean Star40mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
S450 Ocean Star41h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
S450 Ocean Star100m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
S450 Ocean Star$299

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$299
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