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Seestern S456 GMTvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S456 GMT41mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
S456 GMT41hh
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
S456 GMT200m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
S456 GMT$299
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Black
Lume
C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41hh
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$799

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What people say

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Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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