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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is praised for its attractive price point and integrated bracelet design, with its 39mm case size noted as a key feature. Owners compare its appearance to other watches, highlighting dial options such as "copper dome," "blue steel," and "walnut wood." One reviewer found the brand name printing to be too large and the case and bracelet edges uncomfortably sharp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect for its value and design, though some find the finishing details to be a point of critique.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is praised for its beautiful design and refinement over previous models, featuring vertically textured glacier-inspired dials. Owners, however, consider the €1500 RRP too high, suggesting a price closer to €900-€1000, noting the aluminum bezel insert instead of ceramic. Some owners report the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition beautiful and a refinement, but the price and aluminum bezel are points of contention.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Architect39mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm
Power Reserve
Architect44h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Architect100m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Architect$486
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42.7mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
SuperLuminova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
44h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486
$1,350
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