Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black DivervsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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Measurements

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Diver at true scale

Arctic Diver Black Diver

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

Diameter

41mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47.2mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

45h

highest

MSRP

$480

lowest

$2,800

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6L37

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.95mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
black
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6L37
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$2,800
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Diver

Owners report the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch offers decent specifications for its $199 price point. However, one owner noted weak lume and poor alignment of hands, indices, and bezel on their unit, though the brand facilitated a quick replacement. Another owner expressed uncertainty about the watch's quality due to a scarcity of online reviews. Some find the 41mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Overall, owners find the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch to be a value proposition despite some quality control concerns and sizing considerations.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its slim 12.3mm case and 39.5mm diameter, making it a wearable dive watch. The automatic Seiko 6L37 movement is described as having a 45-46 hour power reserve, with one reviewer noting an accuracy of -10/+15 seconds per day. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal and 200 meters of water resistance. However, its price of A$4,650 is considered high for its specifications, and one reviewer questions Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation to be a functional and refined dive watch, though its value proposition is debated due to its price point.

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