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Duxot TortugavsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R55
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$1,550
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