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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
1970$310
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
47.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$765

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

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