Which is cheaper, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,350, against $3,110 for the Junghans 1972 Competition — a $1,760 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

The Junghans 1972 Competition wears larger at 45.5mm versus 42.7mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Junghans 1972 Competition.

What movement does the Junghans 1972 Competition run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Junghans 1972 Competition uses the Junghans J880 and the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Junghans 1972 Competition

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MSRP $3,110

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

MSRP $1,350

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Competition45.5mm

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm

Power Reserve

1972 Competition—

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h

Water Resistance

1972 Competition100m

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m

MSRP

1972 Competition$3,110

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Junghans J880

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,110

$1,350

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