Aigi Watches Barents Sea Automatic round Diver 43mm, applied markers + date + dive bezelvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
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Measurements
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Barents Sea Automatic round Diver 43mm, applied markers + date + dive bezel

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Diameter
43mm
43.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.7mm
lowest
Thickness
11mm
lowest
12.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$180
lowest
$650
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R35
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the dial's applied markers for catching light beautifully, adding significant character. The Aigi Watches BARENTS SEA AUTOMATIC round dive watch 43mm, applied markers + date + dive bezel is noted for good specifications at its $199 Kickstarter price. However, some owners express concern about the unknown brand and its chunky dimensions, with a 43mm diameter, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs. Overall, owners find the Aigi Watches BARENTS SEA AUTOMATIC round dive watch 43mm, applied markers + date + dive bezel to be a decent-looking watch with appealing dial details, though brand recognition and size are points of consideration.
The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its exceptional and beautiful dial designs, featuring wave patterns, gradient blues, and marine animal motifs that evoke the ocean, with many considering them among the best in their price range. Owners also note satisfactory lume, smooth bezel operation, and comfortable wearability, with some finding the 43.8mm case size and 13mm thickness to be well-balanced for daily wear. However, multiple sources criticize the bracelet clasp as flimsy, rattly, or underwhelming, and one owner reported returning the watch due to this. Some owners also note imperfect day/date wheel alignment as a common issue in this price segment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its stunning dial artistry and overall value.
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