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Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise Furlan Marri for its vintage-inspired 38mm case, excellent finishing, and captivating dial details, with one reviewer calling it an unexpected favorite and a top purchase of the year. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is generally seen as reliable when competently assembled, though some owners find the price steep for a quartz watch. The brand's manufacturing origins are a point of discussion, with some seeking more transparency while others find the brand clear about its Swiss-made and non-Swiss models. Overall, owners rate Furlan Marri highly for its hand-made enamel dial and finishing at the price.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mechaquartz38mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Mechaquartz
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Mechaquartz50m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Mechaquartz$661
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Matte
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko 6R55
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$1,550
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