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Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium DivervsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Seestern S430 Titanium Diver
SugessSeestern S430 Titanium Diver
MSRP $299
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver$299
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$388

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver for its genuine titanium construction, making it extremely light and comfortable at 92 grams on a 6.7-inch wrist. The ceramic bezel is described as fantastic and mesmerizing to use, and the brushed finishing is noted as nice. The watch features an NH38 movement, which is appreciated for its lack of ghost date functionality. However, some owners find the price comparable to competitors and have noted issues with the clasp's fit, with some finding the existing holes insufficient and the rotating arm needing to bend. The crown unscrewing is not smooth, and the bezel action is described as gritty with uneven resistance. One owner reported a crown tube failure on a V1 model. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent ceramic bezel, despite some concerns regarding the clasp design.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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