Buyalov МодстерvsSeiko 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.

Buyalov Модстер at true scale

Модстер

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

Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Diameter

40.5mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

47.2mm

Thickness

13.1mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

45h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$2,800

Movement

Miyota 82S0

Seiko 6L37

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.05mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S0
Seiko 6L37
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$2,800
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Reviews

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

Buyalov Модстер

Owners praise the Buyalov Модстер for its attractive no-date dial and sapphire crystal, with some noting good case finishing and unique designs. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +17 sec/day and another noting a Miyota 9039 movement. Some find the dial logo distracting and question the "homage" nature and Asian manufacturing, while payment and shipping issues are noted barriers to purchase. Some owners find the watch too massive, though others appreciate its original, rugged design. Overall, owners rate the Buyalov Модстер highly for its attractive design and sapphire crystal at a significantly lower price point than the original.

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.