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

At MSRP the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $1,350 for the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Junghans 1972 Mega Solar wears larger at 43.3mm versus 42.7mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar 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 Mega Solar.

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

The Junghans 1972 Mega Solar runs a solar caliber (Junghans J615.84), while the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition runs a automatic (Seiko 6R35).

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Junghans 1972 Mega Solar

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MSRP $1,050

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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

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Mega Solar43.3mm

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

Power Reserve

1972 Mega Solar—

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

Water Resistance

1972 Mega Solar100m

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

MSRP

1972 Mega Solar$1,050

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

4 specs

Caliber

Junghans J615.84

Seiko 6R35

Type

Solar

Automatic

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,050

$1,350

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