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Seiko Prospex SeavsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainModel 1 Precious Metal
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Model 1 Precious Metal38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Model 1 Precious Metal42h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Model 1 Precious Metal50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Model 1 Precious Metal$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 1 Precious Metal
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
$1,905

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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 Precious Metal

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal is described as dressy with a solid build, though some owners desire more pronounced case chamfers to better define its shape. The galvanized gold and rhodium dials are noted as great, but one owner prefers anOrdain's signature lacquer dials for a precious metal version. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case with 50 meters of water resistance and an in-house regulated ETA 2824-2 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. The 18mm lug width is also flagged as a drawback by one owner. Overall, owners find the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal to be a dressy watch with a solid build, though opinions are split on the dial and case finishing for a precious metal offering.

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