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Seiko Prospex SeavsanOrdain Model 1

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Model 150m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R54
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,804

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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