Cronos Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009)vsSeiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

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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.

Cronos Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009) at true scale

Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009)

Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design at true scale

Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.9mm

n/a

Thickness

17.1mm

13.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

2000m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$298

lowest

$570

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R15

Case

6 specs
Thickness
17.1mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
316L stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
2000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R15
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$298
$570
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Reviews

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009)

Owners widely praise the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009) for its exceptional value, with one owner noting its 2000m water resistance and BGW9 Superluminova lume as standout features. The watch is described as a "beast" due to its 44mm case and 17mm thickness, though some find it wears surprisingly well for its size and is versatile for everyday and business casual wear. Some owners report the substantial weight and lug-to-lug distance make it feel heavy on the wrist, with one individual replacing the bracelet to reduce its overall weight. Overall, owners rate the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm No Date (L6009) highly for its impressive water resistance and value, despite its considerable heft.

Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

The Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design is praised for its impressive finishing and blend of heritage and modern design, with a hard-coated steel case for scratch resistance. Its 44mm case wears smaller than dimensions suggest. Some owners find the dial color and overall aesthetic less appealing than other options. The 6R15 movement provides 50 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design highly for its finishing and wearability at the price.

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