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Sugess Seestern S446 GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Seestern S446 GMT41h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Seestern S446 GMT100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Seestern S446 GMT$269
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Tritium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$269
$285

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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