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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, unique, and textured dials, often described as having a "Grand Seiko feel" at a more accessible price point, with specific mentions of wave patterns, lagoon hues, and manta ray motifs. Owners appreciate the smooth bezel operation and satisfactory lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another notes a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The 6R35 movement offers a 70-hour power reserve, and some models feature sapphire crystals. Criticisms include a desire for exhibition casebacks and concerns about the quality and security of the stamped metal clasps and bracelets, which are frequently described as rattly or underwhelming, though this is noted as a common Seiko trait. Some owners are split on the number of Save the Ocean variations and dislike the cyclops magnifier.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$625
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