Bremont Waterman ApexvsSeiko Prospex 1982 Hybrid Diver's 40th Anniversary Limited 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.

Bremont Waterman Apex at true scale

Waterman Apex

Seiko Prospex 1982 Hybrid Diver's 40th Anniversary Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex 1982 Hybrid Diver's 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

Diameter

43mm

46.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.9mm

Thickness

16.5mm

14.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

6h

MSRP

$5,350

n/a

Movement

Mechanical

H855

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
46.9mm
Thickness
16.5mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.9mm
Lug Width
16.5mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Black hard coating
Water Resistance
500m
200m
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Apex II 43mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
H855
Type
Mechanical
Solar
Power Reserve
0h
6h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,350
n/a
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Reviews

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Bremont Waterman Apex

Owners praise the Bremont Waterman Apex for its impressive and colorful design, featuring a retro-inspired wave-patterned dial and shark fin motif. Reviewers highlight its robust build, DLC-coated case barrel, and ceramic bezel, with excellent low-light visibility from distinct blue and green Super-LumiNova glows. Some owners find Bremont watches appealing, on par with brands like Rolex, and commend the company's first-class service, though others question the pricing. The Bremont Waterman Apex is a 43mm watch with 500m water resistance and GMT functionality, powered by an automatic GMT movement. However, its 16.5mm thickness and 51mm lug-to-lug measurement make it a substantial watch not suited for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Waterman Apex highly for its striking design and robust build quality, despite some concerns regarding its price point.

Seiko Prospex 1982 Hybrid Diver's 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex 1982 Hybrid Diver's 40th Anniversary Limited Edition for its quality at its price point, with one owner calling it their first big purchase and expressing great satisfaction. The silver dial on this limited-edition Prospex caught one user's eye, leading them to consider it over 62MAS reissue models for a gift, and another owner finds the blue accents on the 40th Anniversary PADI version more appealing than the all-silver and all-black variants. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex 1982 Hybrid Diver's 40th Anniversary Limited Edition highly for its perceived quality and aesthetic appeal at its price.

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