Buyalov НВЧ-20vsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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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 НВЧ-20 at true scale

НВЧ-20

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

Diameter

39.6mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.2mm

Thickness

n/a

12.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

n/a

$2,800

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 6L37

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.6mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
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 9039
Seiko 6L37
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$2,800
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Reviews

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Buyalov НВЧ-20

The Buyalov НВЧ-20 is praised for its strong, coherent design and original material finishes, with its Raketa-style dial and Akula case evoking submarine clocks. Owners widely report its modern lume is highly legible throughout the night, outperforming typical Amphibia lume. The no-date dial is considered attractive, and the red dial pops in natural light. Some users question its "homage" nature and Asian manufacturing, with availability and payment issues being significant concerns. One owner notes the 46mm case size might be large for smaller wrists, and others find the bezel design unfinished and dial color choices too trendy. Overall, owners rate the Buyalov НВЧ-20 highly for its design and lume performance at the price.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its slim 12.3mm case and 39.5mm diameter, making it a wearable dive watch. The automatic Seiko 6L37 movement is described as having a 45-46 hour power reserve, with one reviewer noting an accuracy of -10/+15 seconds per day. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal and 200 meters of water resistance. However, its price of A$4,650 is considered high for its specifications, and one reviewer questions Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation to be a functional and refined dive watch, though its value proposition is debated due to its price point.

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