Aigi Watches GruvebusvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Gruvebus at true scale

Gruvebus

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.2mm

Thickness

12.3mm

12.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$1,095

lowest

$2,800

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6L37

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.2mm

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
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6L37
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$2,800
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Gruvebus

Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS for its legibility and the unique coal-pressed dial motif, with some comparing its character to Grand Seiko. The watch features GTLS tubes for luminescence and a hardened steel 40mm case, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and offering 200m water resistance. Some owners report receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. One owner notes the Jubilee-style bracelet as a luxurious touch for a tool watch, while another finds the 40mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement to be chunky. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS to be a decent tool watch for its price, with its unique dial and legibility being key strengths.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its modern execution of a classic design, with reviewers noting the appealing 39.5mm case size and updated bracelet that improve wearability. Some reviewers mention the 6L37 movement has a 46-hour power reserve, with accuracy rated around -10/+15 seconds per day. A drawback identified by reviewers is the lack of tool-free micro-adjustment on the clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch to be a handsome re-interpretation of a beloved design, with its improved wearability being a key strength.

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