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Beaufort FiordlandvsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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Beaufort Fiordland

The Fiordland's clean, symmetrical dial design and impressive C1 Super-Luminova on hands and bezel deliver striking aesthetics with excellent low-light visibility. The grained dial with its subtle cross-pattern and applied chapter ring shows intricate finishing, while easy strap interchangeability between rubber and steel options adds practical versatility.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fiordland39mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Fiordland42h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Fiordland100m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Fiordland$589
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,300
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