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Eza 1972 DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea

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1972 Diver
Eza1972 Diver
MSRP $1,411
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
What people say

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Eza 1972 Diver

Owners widely praise the Eza 1972 Diver for its faithful vintage design, thin 39.6mm case, and excellent value, with one owner noting it surpasses other watches in bezel action, crown comfort, and packaging. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to be exceptionally accurate, running at nearly 0 seconds per day. Some find the bezel action stiff. Overall, owners rate the Eza 1972 Diver highly for its exceptional vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1972 Diver39.6mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
1972 Diver41h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
1972 Diver200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
1972 Diver$1,411
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39.6mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11.95mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,411
$1,500
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