Aquastar Fratello × Aquastar Deepstar II Limited EditionvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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.

Aquastar Fratello × Aquastar Deepstar II Limited Edition at true scale

Fratello × Aquastar Deepstar II Limited Edition

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Diameter

36.8mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.4mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

70h

highest

MSRP

$2,090

$1,350

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW290-1

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36.75mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW290-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,090
$1,350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aquastar Fratello × Aquastar Deepstar II Limited Edition

The Aquastar Fratello × Aquastar Deepstar II Limited Edition is widely praised for its wearable 36.75mm case size, offering excellent comfort and wrist presence, particularly with its ice-blue or pink salmon sunburst dials. Reviewers highlight the watch's fantastic finishing and approachable price point, with the Sellita SW290-1 automatic movement featuring a sub-seconds display. Some owners find the NATO strap less ideal, and one owner expressed a desire for a larger case size and different subdial colors, while another questioned its strap versatility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Aquastar Fratello × Aquastar Deepstar II Limited Edition highly for its charming vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its beautiful design and refinement over prior models, with its glacier-inspired textured dial being a particular highlight. However, a significant portion of the community finds the €1500 RRP to be too high, suggesting a price point closer to €900-€1000, and note the use of an aluminum bezel insert. Some owners report that the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its aesthetic refinement, though the price point is a notable concern for the community.